Explore the Family Name Dant
The meaning of Dant
English: altered form of Dent.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dant in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dant has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 19,144 in terms of popularity and rose to 18,366 in 2010, marking a 4.06% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also climbed from 1,313 to 1,508 over the same period, reflecting a significant 14.85% growth rate. The proportion per 100k people also saw a slight increase from 0.49 to 0.51.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,144 | #18,366 | 4.06% |
| Count | 1,313 | 1,508 | 14.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.51 | 4.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dant
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts for those with the surname Dant between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased substantially from 2.44% to 6.03%, a change of 147.13%. The Hispanic population also grew from 1.29% to 2.12%, a notable 64.34% increase. However, the representation of Whites decreased from 92.38% to 88.33%, a 4.38% drop. Meanwhile, the percentage of Blacks fell from 3.35% to 2.19%, which is a decline of 34.63%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or having two or more races remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.38% | 88.33% | -4.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.44% | 6.03% | 147.13% |
| Black | 3.35% | 2.19% | -34.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 2.12% | 64.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |