Explore the Family Name Dannenfelser
The meaning of Dannenfelser
German: habitational name for someone from a place in Rhineland-Palatinate called Dannenfels. Some characteristic forenames: German Horst, Uwe.
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How common is the last name Dannenfelser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dannenfelser saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dannenfelser was ranked 68,360 in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to rank 69,392, representing a change of -1.51%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 269 in 2000 to 283 in 2010, marking a growth of 5.2%. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.1 during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #69,392 | -1.51% |
| Count | 269 | 283 | 5.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dannenfelser
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Dannenfelser surname is predominantly associated with white ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.28% of those carrying this surname identified as white, while by 2010, this figure had declined slightly to 93.29%. Interestingly, there were no individuals with the Dannenfelser surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, the percentage of Dannenfelsers identifying as Hispanic did see an increase from 0 in 2000 to 4.59% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.28% | 93.29% | -3.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |