Explore the Family Name Danker
The meaning of Danker
German and Dutch: variant of Dankert. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Bernhard, Erna, Gerhard, Manfred.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Danker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Danker has seen a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 31,592 in popularity and declined to 35,246 by 2010, representing a drop of approximately 11.57%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 692 in 2000 to 639 in 2010, a reduction of about 7.66%. Consequently, the proportion of Dankers per 100,000 people declined by 15.38% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,592 | #35,246 | -11.57% |
| Count | 692 | 639 | -7.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.22 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Danker
The ethnic identity associated with the Danker surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, shows significant changes between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of Dankers identified as White in both years, there was a slight decline from 95.81% in 2000 to 90.92% in 2010. There were notable increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races, with increases of 104.62% and 224.14%, respectively. Additionally, in 2010, 1.56% of Dankers identified as Hispanic, a category that did not appear in the 2000 data. However, no Dankers identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.81% | 90.92% | -5.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.87% | 2.82% | 224.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 2.66% | 104.62% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.59% | 0% | 0% |