Explore the Family Name Daney
The meaning of Daney
1. Americanized form of German Denig. 2. French (mainly Gironde): variant of Dané, possibly an ethnic name for someone from Denmark.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Daney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Daney" has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 43,058 with a count of 473 bearers. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 47,429 with a total of 447 bearers, representing a decrease of 5.5%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k also decreased by 16.67% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,058 | #47,429 | -10.15% |
| Count | 473 | 447 | -5.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Daney
The ethnic identity distribution for the surname "Daney" saw several changes from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0% to 1.79%. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races increased by 32.28%, while folks who identified as white saw a decrease of 6.27%. The Hispanic and Black communities experienced an increase in representation, with growth rates of 37.91% and 4.42% respectively. Conversely, there was a decline of 14.18% among individuals who identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.8% | 48.55% | -6.27% |
| Black | 32.35% | 33.78% | 4.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 11.21% | 9.62% | -14.18% |
| Two or More Races | 2.54% | 3.36% | 32.28% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 2.91% | 37.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |