Explore the Family Name Danskin
The meaning of Danskin
Scottish and English (northern; Northumberland): habitational name for someone from Danzig (see Danzig) (now Gdańsk, Poland). This surname is first recorded in England in the 16th century, and in Scotland in the 17th century.
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How common is the last name Danskin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Danskin has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Danskin ranked 64,934th but dropped to 74,826th in 2010, showing a decline of about 15.23%. The count of people with the Danskin surname also decreased during this period, from 286 in 2000 to 258 in 2010, which represents a drop of nearly 9.79%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the surname Danskin per 100k residents fell by 18.18%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #74,826 | -15.23% |
| Count | 286 | 258 | -9.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Danskin
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most people with the surname Danskin identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, the percentage of Whites with the surname decreased slightly from 98.95% in 2000 to 92.25% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races and Hispanic saw an increase in 2010, reaching 2.71% and 2.33%, respectively. No Danskins identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during these years while the American Indian and Alaskan Native representation was noted at 1.94% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.95% | 92.25% | -6.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.71% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |