Explore the Family Name Danoff
The meaning of Danoff
1. Shortened and altered form of some Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) surname, most likely of Danowski. 2. Westernized form of Bulgarian Danov: patronymic from the personal name Dano, a pet form of Daniel and Bogdan. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Jascha, Hyman.
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How common is the last name Danoff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Danoff saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,317th and had 274 holders. By 2010, however, its rank had dropped to 76,029 with 253 bearers, a decrease of about 7.66%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #76,029 | -12.94% |
| Count | 274 | 253 | -7.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Danoff
As for ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals carrying the Danoff surname identified as White, although this group experienced a minor decrease of 1.77% over the decade, from 94.16% in 2000 to 92.49% in 2010. Interestingly, the number of people identifying as two or more races increased significantly, from 2.92% in 2000 to 5.14% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders decreased by 22.35%, from 2.55% in 2000 to 1.98% in 2010. There were no recorded changes in the Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.16% | 92.49% | -1.77% |
| Two or More Races | 2.92% | 5.14% | 76.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.55% | 1.98% | -22.35% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |