Explore the Family Name Dankers
The meaning of Dankers
1. North German and Dutch: variant of Dankert. 2. Latvian: probably of German origin (see 1). Some characteristic forenames: Latvian Imants.
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How common is the last name Dankers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dankers saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 68,973rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 72,332nd position, reflecting a change of -4.87%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Dankers surname increased slightly during this same decade, from 266 in 2000 to 269 in 2010, a growth rate of 1.13%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #72,332 | -4.87% |
| Count | 266 | 269 | 1.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dankers
When examining the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Dankers, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a vast majority identify as White, representing 94.36% in 2000 and increasing to 97.03% in 2010. The representation of those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 3.76% in 2000 to no recorded individuals in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as two or more races were represented in 2000 at 1.88%, but saw no representation in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year studied.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.36% | 97.03% | 2.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.88% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.76% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |