Explore the Family Name Danesi
The meaning of Danesi
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Danese. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Francesco, Antonio, Enzo, Gino, Aldo, Attilio, Dante, Gioia.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Danesi in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Danesi was ranked 67,113 in popularity in 2000 and fell to 74,608 by 2010, a drop of 11.17%. The number of people with the surname Danesi also decreased slightly from 275 in 2000 to 259 in 2010, representing a decline of 5.82%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with the surname Danesi per 100,000 people dropped by 10.0% during the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #74,608 | -11.17% |
| Count | 275 | 259 | -5.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Danesi
According to ethnicity information from the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Danesi has seen some changes over the last decade. In 2000, 98.55% of individuals with the surname identified as White. By 2010, this figure had dropped to 94.21%, indicating a change of -4.40%. In contrast, there was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities either in 2000 or 2010. Interestingly, individuals identifying as Hispanic appeared for the first time in 2010, making up 3.09% of those with the surname Danesi.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.55% | 94.21% | -4.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |