Explore the Family Name Daneker
The meaning of Daneker
German: variant of Dannecker, or of North German and Dutch Danker.
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How common is the last name Daneker in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Daneker has seen a noticeable increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 72,466 in terms of frequency but has moved up to rank 69,170 by 2010, a change of 4.55%. The count of individuals with the Daneker surname also rose from 250 to 284 during this period, showing a 13.6% growth. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also increased by 11.11%, from 0.09 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #69,170 | 4.55% |
| Count | 250 | 284 | 13.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Daneker
The ethnicity table derived from the Decennial U.S. Census data provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Daneker surname. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native with this surname. The majority of those bearing the Daneker surname identify as White, making up 96% in 2000 and 94.37% in 2010, reflecting a slight decrease of 1.70%. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped from 2% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96% | 94.37% | -1.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |