Explore the Family Name Dajani
The meaning of Dajani
Muslim (Jordan): unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Omar, Nader, Hassan, Musa, Salim, Ahmad, Jawad, Sami, Adnan, Aref, Ata, Badr.
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How common is the last name Dajani in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Dajani" has seen significant growth in its popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 53,420th most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 41,657—a 22.02% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a significant uptick, from 363 in 2000 to 522 in 2010, representing an impressive 43.8% rise. Moreover, the proportion of individuals with the surname Dajani per 100,000 people in the population increased by 38.46% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #41,657 | 22.02% |
| Count | 363 | 522 | 43.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.18 | 38.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dajani
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Dajani," data from the Decennial U.S. Census provides interesting insights. The majority of people with this surname are identified as White, with a notable increase from 78.51% in 2000 to 86.59% in 2010. However, there's also a small, but growing presence of Asian/Pacific Islander, which increased by 26.40% over the same period. There was a decrease in those identifying with two or more races from 14.60% in 2000 to 5.94% in 2010. The Hispanic representation slightly decreased from 3.58% in 2000 to 3.45% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no individuals with this surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.51% | 86.59% | 10.29% |
| Two or More Races | 14.6% | 5.94% | -59.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.03% | 3.83% | 26.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.58% | 3.45% | -3.63% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |