Explore the Family Name Dais
The meaning of Dais
1. German: probably a variant of Deis 1. 2. Probably an altered form of Portuguese Días (see Dias). 3. African American: probably an altered form of English Days.
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How common is the last name Dais in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dais saw a minor shift in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. It moved from rank 27,618 to 28,408, marking a decrease of 2.86%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased slightly by 2.31%, from 821 to 840. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 6.67%, indicating a wider distribution of surnames across the population during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,618 | #28,408 | -2.86% |
| Count | 821 | 840 | 2.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dais
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dais, data from the Decennial U.S. Census provides interesting insights. Between 2000 and 2010, there was an emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander representation, going from zero to 2.02%. Individuals identifying as two or more races decreased by 30.82% over the same period. The White and Black populations showed small changes, decreasing by 2.59% and increasing by 2.53%, respectively. Hispanic representation experienced a moderate increase of 13.53%, while there were no identified American Indian and Alaskan Natives bearing this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 54.45% | 55.83% | 2.53% |
| White | 35.93% | 35% | -2.59% |
| Hispanic | 4.51% | 5.12% | 13.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.02% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.92% | 2.02% | -30.82% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |