Explore the Family Name Dansby
The meaning of Dansby
English: presumably a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place in an area of Scandinavian settlement; perhaps a variant of Danby.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dansby in the United States?
According to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dansby has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 10,131 in popularity and saw a marginal drop to rank 10,607 in 2010, a change of -4.7%. However, the count of people with this surname actually increased from 2,926 to 3,019 during this time period, a rise of 3.18%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by -5.56%, from 1.08 to 1.02.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,131 | #10,607 | -4.7% |
| Count | 2,926 | 3,019 | 3.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.08 | 1.02 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dansby
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dansby. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 42.07% in 2000 to 39.65% in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic showed the most significant increase from 1.06% to 2.35%, a growth of 121.7%. The percentage of Dansby's identifying as Black slightly dropped from 53.52% to 52.77%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were minimal in 2000 and dropped to zero by 2010. Those identifying as two or more races saw an increase from 3.01% to 3.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 53.52% | 52.77% | -1.4% |
| White | 42.07% | 39.65% | -5.75% |
| Two or More Races | 3.01% | 3.94% | 30.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 2.35% | 121.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.17% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.17% | 0% | 0% |