Explore the Family Name Dantes
The meaning of Dantes
1. Galician: probably a variant of Dantas. This surname is rare in Spain; it is found mainly in the Philippines. 2. French (Dantès): unexplained. This surname is also found in Haiti. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Adelina, Caridad, Cesar, Corazon, Edmundo, Eduardo, Elena, Graciela, Igmedio, Luisa, Manuel, Mario.
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How common is the last name Dantes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dantes has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 45,573rd most common, but by 2010 it had climbed to 34,465th. This represents a significant increase of 24.37 percent. The actual count of individuals carrying the Dantes surname also rose during this period, from 442 in 2000 to 657 in 2010, marking an increase of 48.64 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,573 | #34,465 | 24.37% |
| Count | 442 | 657 | 48.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.22 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dantes
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that those with the surname Dantes predominantly identify as Asian/Pacific Islander or White, with both groups seeing changes over the decade. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively stable, increasing slightly by 0.91 percent from 33.03 percent in 2000 to 33.33 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as White decreased by 27.01 percent, from 34.62 percent in 2000 to 25.27 percent in 2010. Notably, there were increases in the proportion of individuals with the surname Dantes identifying as Hispanic and Black. Hispanic representation increased by 39.75 percent, from 5.66 percent in 2000 to 7.91 percent in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Black saw a rise of 27.85 percent, from 22.62 percent in 2000 to 28.92 percent in 2010. No individuals with the surname Dantes identified as having two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 33.03% | 33.33% | 0.91% |
| Black | 22.62% | 28.92% | 27.85% |
| White | 34.62% | 25.27% | -27.01% |
| Hispanic | 5.66% | 7.91% | 39.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |