Explore the Family Name Dammann
The meaning of Dammann
North German: topographic name from Middle Low German dam ‘dike’ or ‘highway’ + man ‘man’ (see Damm 1), or a habitational name for someone from any of various places called Damm or Damme from this word, for example in Brandenburg, Oldenburg, and Pomerania.
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How common is the last name Dammann in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Dammann" has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dammann was ranked 19,710th in the list of most popular surnames, while in 2010 it rose slightly to be ranked 19,441st. This represents an upward change of 1.36%. The number of individuals with the surname also increased by 9.88% during this period, from 1,265 in 2000 to 1,390 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.47.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,710 | #19,441 | 1.36% |
| Count | 1,265 | 1,390 | 9.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dammann
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Dammann identify as White, albeit with a slight decrease from 97.55% in 2000 to 96.55% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a minor increase, from 0.55% in 2000 to 0.58% in 2010. There was a significant rise in those reporting two or more ethnicities, with an increase of 70.91%, from 0.55% to 0.94%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also saw a relatively small increase, from 1.19% in 2000 to 1.22% in 2010. The data does not show anyone with the surname Dammann identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.55% | 96.55% | -1.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 1.22% | 2.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0.55% | 0.94% | 70.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0.58% | 5.45% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |