Explore the Family Name Dakan
The meaning of Dakan
1. Probably an altered form of English Deacon. 2. Possibly of Dutch origin, see Dakin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
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% |