Explore the Family Name Danison
The meaning of Danison
English (of Norman origin): variant of Dennison, now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Danison in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Danison saw a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Danison was ranked 54,522nd most popular surname and had 354 bearers across the United States. By 2010, although the number of individuals with the Danison name remained nearly constant at 353, its rank fell slightly to 57,639 due to other surnames growing more quickly. Consequently, the proportion of U.S. residents named Danison per 100,000 decreased by approximately 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #57,639 | -5.72% |
| Count | 354 | 353 | -0.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Danison
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Danison surname identify as White, comprising 96.61% in 2000 and 93.77% in 2010. Over this decade, there were also minor changes in ethnic identity among those bearing the Danison name—with a small presence emerging within the Hispanic demographic (1.42%) and the Black community (2.27%). There were no reported Danisons of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent in either year. Notably, those identifying as two or more races dropped from 1.41% in 2000 to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.61% | 93.77% | -2.94% |
| Black | 0% | 2.27% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |