Explore the Family Name Dakin
The meaning of Dakin
English: variant of Dawkin, a pet form of the personal name Daw + the diminutive suffix -kin. The name mostly denoted someone known as ‘little or young Ralph’ or perhaps occasionally ‘little or young David’. Ralph was much commoner than David as a personal name in most parts of medieval England. The -kin suffix may have been used to distinguish a son from a father bearing the same personal name.
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How common is the last name Dakin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dakin has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 15,110th in terms of popularity but slipped to the 16,376th spot by 2010, a change of -8.38%. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly fell from 1,791 in 2000 to 1,758 in 2010, representing a marginal decline of -1.84%. The proportion of people named Dakin per 100k decreased by -9.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,110 | #16,376 | -8.38% |
| Count | 1,791 | 1,758 | -1.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.6 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dakin
In regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts among those bearing the Dakin surname from 2000 to 2010. A majority identified as White, though this proportion dipped slightly from 96.04% to 94.71%. The Hispanic portion grew by 15.03% although still remaining relatively small at 1.99% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races increased by 40.45%, reaching 1.25% in 2010, while those identifying as Black saw a 48.81% increase to 1.25%. It's worth noting that Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories emerged in the 2010 data, with proportions of 0.46% and 0.34% respectively; these categories had no representation in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.04% | 94.71% | -1.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 1.99% | 15.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 1.25% | 40.45% |
| Black | 0.84% | 1.25% | 48.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.46% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.34% | 0% |