Explore the Family Name Dahnke
The meaning of Dahnke
German: from a Germanized short form of a Slavic personal name, formed with the element dan ‘given’ (see Dana).
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How common is the last name Dahnke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dahnke's popularity in the United States has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. The surname was ranked at 39,885 in 2000 and dropped to 42,720 in 2010—a change of -7.11%. The number of people carrying the Dahnke surname also decreased slightly from 518 in 2000 to 507 in 2010, showing a -2.12% change. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also fell by -10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,885 | #42,720 | -7.11% |
| Count | 518 | 507 | -2.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dahnke
In terms of ethnic identity, Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Dahnke surname identified as White, with an increase from 96.91% in 2000 to 97.44% in 2010. There was a slight decrease among those identifying as Hispanic during the same period, falling from 2.32% to 1.78%, a -23.28% change. No individuals with the Dahnke surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either of these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 97.44% | 0.55% |
| Hispanic | 2.32% | 1.78% | -23.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |