Explore the Family Name Dancy
The meaning of Dancy
English (Sussex): variant of Dancey (see Dansie).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dancy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dancy has seen slight fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 6029 in 2000, it fell to 6165 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.26% in popularity. However, the total count of individuals with this surname actually increased from 5251 in 2000 to 5551 in 2010, a growth rate of 5.71%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Dancy per 100k residents declined by 3.59% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,029 | #6,165 | -2.26% |
| Count | 5,251 | 5,551 | 5.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.95 | 1.88 | -3.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dancy
Indeed, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Dancy. By 2010, the majority identified as Black, making up 61.86%, a slight increase from 61.34% in 2000. Those identifying as White made up 34.12% in 2010, down from 35.69% in 2000. The number of Dancys aligning themselves with Hispanic ethnicity rose from 0.95% to 1.60% over the decade, marking the highest rate of change (68.42%). Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased significantly from 0.32% to 0.14%. The count of those identifying as two or more races showed an increase, moving from 1.50% in 2000 to 2.02% in 2010. Similarly, the count of American Indian and Alaskan Natives saw an increase, moving from 0.19% to 0.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 61.34% | 61.86% | 0.85% |
| White | 35.69% | 34.12% | -4.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 2.02% | 34.67% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 1.6% | 68.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.19% | 0.25% | 31.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.32% | 0.14% | -56.25% |