Explore the Family Name Danser
The meaning of Danser
1. Dutch cognate of English Dancer. 2. English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): variant of Dancer.
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How common is the last name Danser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Danser has seen a minor fluctuation over a decade. In 2000, Danser was ranked 35,053 in popularity with 609 individuals carrying the name. Over the following ten years, it experienced a slight increase in use to 616 individuals, but as a proportion of the population, its rank fell to 36,337 and its presence per 100,000 was reduced by 8.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,053 | #36,337 | -3.66% |
| Count | 609 | 616 | 1.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Danser
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals named Danser are White, representing 92.61% in 2000 which slightly increased to 93.99% in 2010. The second most common ethnicity is Hispanic, although this group saw a decline from 3.12% to 1.95% within the same period. The percentage of Black individuals with this surname also diminished slightly, moving from 2.79% to 2.60%. There were no recorded instances of the surname amongst Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year. Further, those identifying with two or more races decreased by 18.18%, from 0.99% to 0.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.61% | 93.99% | 1.49% |
| Black | 2.79% | 2.6% | -6.81% |
| Hispanic | 3.12% | 1.95% | -37.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 0.81% | -18.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |