Explore the Family Name Dames
The meaning of Dames
1. German: variant of Dahms, a cognate of 3 below. 2. English: variant of Dame, with post-medieval excrescent -s. 3. Dutch: patronymic from a short form of the personal name Adam.
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How common is the last name Dames in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Dames" has seen significant growth between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 16,596 in popularity with a count of 1,592, corresponding to 0.59 per 100K people. By 2010, the ranking had improved to 14,834, with a count of 1,998 or 0.68 per 100K people. This represents a popularity increase of over 10% in ranking and more than 25% in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,596 | #14,834 | 10.62% |
| Count | 1,592 | 1,998 | 25.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.68 | 15.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dames
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Dames" has also shown some changes during this period as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The highest percentage was found among Whites, although it slightly decreased from 60.24% in 2000 to 57.96% in 2010. The Black ethnicity recorded a slight increase from 31.28% to 31.48%. The biggest change was observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander group which experienced a dramatic increase from 0.63% to 2.3%, an over 265% jump. Those identifying with two or more races decreased marginally, while Hispanic representation saw a slight increase. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category also grew from 0.75% to 1.20% over the ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.24% | 57.96% | -3.78% |
| Black | 31.28% | 31.48% | 0.64% |
| Hispanic | 3.39% | 3.7% | 9.14% |
| Two or More Races | 3.71% | 3.35% | -9.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 2.3% | 265.08% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.75% | 1.2% | 60% |