Explore the Family Name Danjou
The meaning of Danjou
French: habitational name, with fused preposition d(e) ‘from’, for someone from Anjou, a former province of western France (see Langevin).
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How common is the last name Danjou in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Danjou's popularity slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010, dropping in rank from 64,750 to 65,244. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.92 percent during this time period, from 287 to 304. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people in the population saw a slight decrease of 9.09 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #65,244 | -0.76% |
| Count | 287 | 304 | 5.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Danjou
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Danjou has seen some notable changes over the years, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 71.78% in 2000 to 67.43% in 2010, there was a significant increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.09% to 3.95%. There was also a small decrease in the percentage identifying as Black, dropping from 24.04% to 23.03%. Notably, by 2010, some individuals with the Danjou surname began identifying with two or more races, whereas there were none reported in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.78% | 67.43% | -6.06% |
| Black | 24.04% | 23.03% | -4.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.95% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 3.95% | 89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |