Explore the Family Name Dangler
The meaning of Dangler
German: variant of Dengler. It is also found in France (Alsace).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dangler in the United States?
The surname Dangler, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a decrease in popularity from the years 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 20,642 in 2000 to 22,081 in 2010, marking a change of -6.97%. The count also dropped slightly from 1,192 to 1,173, a modest decrease of -1.59%. The proportion per 100k people decreased by -9.09%, signifying a lower prevalence of this surname in the population over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,642 | #22,081 | -6.97% |
| Count | 1,192 | 1,173 | -1.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.4 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dangler
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows noticeable changes for those bearing the surname Dangler during the same period. There was a significant increase among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and two or more races, with changes of 61.90% and 89.74% respectively. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 92.45% to 91.13%. A drop was observed in Hispanic identifiers by -24.67% and in American Indian and Alaskan Native by -43.42%. On the other hand, Black identifiers increased by 30.61%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.45% | 91.13% | -1.43% |
| Black | 2.94% | 3.84% | 30.61% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 2.22% | 89.74% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 1.71% | -24.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.68% | 61.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.76% | 0.43% | -43.42% |