Explore the Family Name Danzey
The meaning of Danzey
English (of Norman origin): variant of Dansie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Danzey in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Danzey' has seen a slight decrease. In 2000, it ranked 49,671 with 397 individuals bearing this name. A decade later in 2010, the rank fell to 53,538 and the count to 386, marking a -7.79% change in rank and a -2.77% change in count. The proportion per 100k also experienced a drop from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, signifying a -13.33% shift.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,671 | #53,538 | -7.79% |
| Count | 397 | 386 | -2.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Danzey
From an ethnicity perspective, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Danzey' identify as Black, though the percentage decreased slightly from 56.17% in 2000 to 55.18% in 2010. The second leading ethnic identity is White, which also saw a minor decline from 41.81% to 40.67% over the same decade. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, there was a notable increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.76% in 2000 to 2.59% in 2010. Additionally, the census recorded a new group of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010 that was not present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 56.17% | 55.18% | -1.76% |
| White | 41.81% | 40.67% | -2.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 2.59% | 47.16% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |