Explore the Family Name Dakan
How common is the last name Dakan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dakan has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 57,406 in popularity with a count of 332 people carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 68,547 with only 287 individuals identified with this surname, marking a drop of 19.41% in rank and a 13.55% decrease in count. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 16.67%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #68,547 | -19.41% |
| Count | 332 | 287 | -13.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dakan
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname Dakan, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a shift between 2000 and 2010 as well. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname were White (92.77%). By 2010, although still in the majority, this figure had dropped slightly to 89.90%. There was also an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (from 3.31% to 4.53%) and Black (from 1.51% to 2.44%). Notably, there was also movement within the Asian/Pacific Islander category, from no individuals in 2000 to representing 1.74% of those with the Dakan surname in 2010. No changes were recorded for those identifying as two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.77% | 89.9% | -3.09% |
| Hispanic | 3.31% | 4.53% | 36.86% |
| Black | 1.51% | 2.44% | 61.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.74% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |