Explore the Family Name Danvers
The meaning of Danvers
English (Leicestershire): of Norman origin, a habitational name with fused preposition d(e) for someone from Anvers, the French name of the port of Antwerp in what is now Belgium. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Fitzroy.
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How common is the last name Danvers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Danvers increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 70,273 out of all surnames and rose to 68,547 by 2010, a positive change of 2.46 percent. The number of people with this surname also increased during this period from 260 to 287, which is a growth rate of 10.38 percent. However, its proportion per 100,000 population remained at 0.1 throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #68,547 | 2.46% |
| Count | 260 | 287 | 10.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Danvers
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Danvers also changed, as illustrated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a noticeable shift in the ethnic identities associated with this surname. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 8.86 percent, while there was a significant rise of 60.98 percent among those identifying as Hispanic. There was also an increase in the number of people identifying as Black with this surname, going up by 12.93 percent. On the other hand, the percentage of Danvers identifying as two or more races dropped by 32.14 percent. Notably, there were no individuals with the Danvers surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.46% | 57.84% | -8.86% |
| Black | 29.62% | 33.45% | 12.93% |
| Hispanic | 3.46% | 5.57% | 60.98% |
| Two or More Races | 3.08% | 2.09% | -32.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |