Explore the Family Name Danz
The meaning of Danz
German: 1. from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name Tandulf, which is of uncertain origin. 2. possibly a nickname for someone who liked to dance, from Middle High German tanz, danz ‘dance’. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Fritz, Gerhard, Hans.
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How common is the last name Danz in the United States?
The surname Danz has experienced a slight decrease in popularity over the last decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked the 17,577th most common surname, and by 2010 it had dropped slightly to the 18,078th spot. This represented a change of -2.85%. However, the actual count of people with the Danz surname increased from 1,475 in 2000 up to 1,542 in 2010, a growth of 4.54%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Danz per 100,000 people also declined by 5.45% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,577 | #18,078 | -2.85% |
| Count | 1,475 | 1,542 | 4.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.52 | -5.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Danz
Looking at the ethnic identities associated with the surname Danz as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals identified as White (92.95% in 2000 and 90.66% in 2010), the representation of other ethnicities saw significant alterations. The proportion identifying as Black saw the highest increase, going from 0.54% in 2000 to 1.56% in 2010, a steep rise of 188.89%. There was also a considerable increase in those identifying with two or more races, a jump of 46.67%. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went up by a modest 9.72%, while the Hispanic representation increased by 27.23%. Interestingly, the only ethnicity that saw a decrease in representation was the American Indian and Alaskan Native group, which fell by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.95% | 90.66% | -2.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.19% | 3.5% | 9.72% |
| Hispanic | 2.24% | 2.85% | 27.23% |
| Black | 0.54% | 1.56% | 188.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 1.1% | 46.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.34% | 0.32% | -5.88% |