Explore the Family Name Dains
The meaning of Dains
English (Essex): variant of Dain, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Dains in the United States?
According to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dains saw a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 29,662nd most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 31,656th place, marking a 6.72% change. Furthermore, the number of people carrying the Dains surname decreased slightly as well, with 749 individuals in 2000 and 730 in 2010, indicating a reduction of 2.54%. This trend led to a reduced proportion per 100k people, which fell by 10.71% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,662 | #31,656 | -6.72% |
| Count | 749 | 730 | -2.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dains
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White with the Dains surname experienced a minor decrease from 94.26% to 93.15%, a change of -1.18%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and of two or more races also saw decreases of -11.83% and -11.00% respectively. However, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, surging from 1.60% to 3.42%, an increase of 113.75%. Data for those identifying as Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained suppressed or unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.26% | 93.15% | -1.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 3.42% | 113.75% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 1.78% | -11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.93% | 0.82% | -11.83% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |