Explore the Family Name Danziger
The meaning of Danziger
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Danzig, formed with the German suffix -er, denoting an inhabitant. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hillel, Mayer, Moishe, Mort, Nochum, Shai, Sheva, Shraga, Yaakov, Yaron. German Erwin, Hans, Gerhard, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Danziger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Danziger has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Danziger was ranked 24,892 most popular and by 2010 it had moved up to rank 24,822. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 938 in 2000 to 1,003 in 2010, marking a 6.93% growth. However, when examining the proportion per 100k people, there was a minor decrease of 2.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,892 | #24,822 | 0.28% |
| Count | 938 | 1,003 | 6.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.34 | -2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Danziger
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Danziger, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White accounting for 98.61% in 2000 which decreased slightly to 96.61% in 2010. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in 2000. However, by 2010 there were small increases with 0.80% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.00% identifying with two or more races. The Hispanic representation also saw a notable increase from 0.53% in 2000 to 1.40% in 2010. The data for some ethnic groups was suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.61% | 96.61% | -2.03% |
| Hispanic | 0.53% | 1.4% | 164.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.8% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |