Explore the Family Name Danks
The meaning of Danks
English: from a shortened form of Dankin, from a pet form of Daniel, with excrescent -s probably added in post-medieval times.
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How common is the last name Danks in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Danks has seen a minor shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname shifted from 18,177 in 2000 to 18,734 in 2010, marking a 3.06% decrease in popularity. However, the total number of individuals bearing this surname increased slightly from 1,412 in 2000 to 1,465 in 2010, presenting an increase of 3.75%. The proportion of people with the surname Danks per 100,000 population decreased by 3.85%, from 0.52 in 2000 to 0.50 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,177 | #18,734 | -3.06% |
| Count | 1,412 | 1,465 | 3.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.5 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Danks
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Danks. In 2000, approximately 90.23% of those with the surname identified as White, but this ratio slightly decreased to 87.92% by 2010. There was a slight increase in the identification of Black from 2.27% in 2000 to 2.8% in 2010. Individuals identifying as American Indian or Alaskan Native remained relatively stable at about 4.82% in 2000 and 4.85% in 2010. Meanwhile, it's noteworthy that some individuals began identifying with two or more races in 2010, while none did so in 2000. Identifications as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic were either absent or suppressed for privacy in both the years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.23% | 87.92% | -2.56% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.82% | 4.85% | 0.62% |
| Black | 2.27% | 2.8% | 23.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 0% | 0% |