Explore the Family Name Dancey
The meaning of Dancey
English (Wiltshire and Gloucestershire): variant of Dansie.
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How common is the last name Dancey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dancey has seen a significant decline between 2000 and 2010. The surname's rank dropped from 44,895 in 2000 to 58,042 in 2010, marking a decrease of 29.28%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this last name also decreased from 450 in 2000 to 350 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 22.22%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a decline from 0.17 to 0.12 during the same period, amounting to a 29.41% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #58,042 | -29.28% |
| Count | 450 | 350 | -22.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.12 | -29.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dancey
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dancey, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 65.56% to 60.86%, while the percentage of those identifying as Black slightly increased from 32.22% to 33.14%. Interestingly, there was no representation for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during both years. There was an emergence of Hispanic representation in 2010 which was not present in 2000. Lastly, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races also saw an increase from 1.33% to 1.71% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.56% | 60.86% | -7.17% |
| Black | 32.22% | 33.14% | 2.86% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.86% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 1.71% | 28.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |