Explore the Family Name Dansky
The meaning of Dansky
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Danzig (see Danzig), the suffix -ski denoting association with a place. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman.
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How common is the last name Dansky in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Dansky surname saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The surname ranked at 59,611 in 2000 and dropped to 64,891 in 2010, indicating an 8.86% decline. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing the name declined from 317 to 306 during this period, a reduction of 3.47%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 16.67%, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #64,891 | -8.86% |
| Count | 317 | 306 | -3.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dansky
The Dansky surname's ethnic identity, based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White with a percentage of 91.83 in 2010, down by 4.24% from 95.9 in 2000. A small percentage of those with the Dansky surname identify as Hispanic, increasing from 3.79% in 2000 to 4.9% in 2010, marking a growth of 29.29%. There were no recorded instances of the Dansky surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 91.83% | -4.24% |
| Hispanic | 3.79% | 4.9% | 29.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |