Explore the Family Name Dankowski
The meaning of Dankowski
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Dankowice or Danków.
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How common is the last name Dankowski in the United States?
The surname Dankowski, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, shows a decrease in its popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the Dankowski surname ranked 70,679, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 75,799 position, marking a 7.24% decrease. The number of people bearing this surname has also mildly decreased during this period: there were 258 individuals named Dankowski in 2000 compared to 254 in 2010, indicating a 1.55% downward trend. Its proportion per 100,000 people followed suit with a reduction from 0.1 to 0.09 over ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #75,799 | -7.24% |
| Count | 258 | 254 | -1.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dankowski
Regarding the ethnic identity linked to the Dankowski surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of bearers of this surname identified as White. Specifically, the percentage of those who identified as White increased slightly from 93.02% in 2000 to 93.7% in 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic experienced a significant decrease, falling from 3.49% in 2000 to 2.36% in 2010. Conversely, there was an increase of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, rising from 0% in 2000 to 1.97% in 2010. There were no changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and Black categories over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.02% | 93.7% | 0.73% |
| Hispanic | 3.49% | 2.36% | -32.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |