Explore the Family Name Danon
The meaning of Danon
Spanish (Danón) and Jewish (Sephardic): variant of Daniel. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Nissim, Arie, Eyal, Hyman, Isak. Spanish Jose, Rafael, Elia.
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How common is the last name Danon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Danon has been gaining in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 82,691st most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 75,317th position. This shows an increase of 8.92%. The number of individuals carrying the Danon surname also increased by 20.75% from 212 people in 2000 to 256 people in 2010. This growth led to a slight rise in the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people, going up from 0.08 to 0.09, marking a growth of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,691 | #75,317 | 8.92% |
| Count | 212 | 256 | 20.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Danon
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Danon, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. The predominant ethnicity identified with the surname is white, although the percentage decreased from 89.15% in 2000 to 83.98% in 2010. Over the same period, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, climbing from 6.13% to 10.94%, a 78.47% change. The census data also showed a small increase in those identifying as black, rising from 2.83% to 3.91%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.15% | 83.98% | -5.8% |
| Hispanic | 6.13% | 10.94% | 78.47% |
| Black | 2.83% | 3.91% | 38.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |