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.

20002010Change
Rank#57,406#68,547-19.41%
Count332287-13.55%
Proportion per 100k0.120.1-16.67%

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.

20002010Change
White92.77%89.9%-3.09%
Hispanic3.31%4.53%36.86%
Black1.51%2.44%61.59%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%1.74%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%