Explore the Family Name Dasalla
The meaning of Dasalla
Filipino: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dasalla in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dasalla has seen a significant rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 56,826 out of all surnames in the United States but moved up to rank 50,851 by 2010, indicating a positive change of 10.51 percent. The count of individuals with the Dasalla surname also increased from 336 in 2000 to 410 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 22.02 percent. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also increased by 16.67 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #50,851 | 10.51% |
| Count | 336 | 410 | 22.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.14 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dasalla
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a majority of individuals carrying the Dasalla surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, though the percentage dropped slightly from 73.21 percent in 2000 to 70.49 percent in 2010. The second largest group identifies as Hispanic, with an increase from 9.52 percent in 2000 to 12.93 percent in 2010. There was a slight increase in the group identifying as two or more races, from 8.93 percent to 9.51 percent, while there was a notable decrease in the percentage identifying as White, from 8.33 percent to 6.34 percent. No individuals with the Dasalla surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 73.21% | 70.49% | -3.72% |
| Hispanic | 9.52% | 12.93% | 35.82% |
| Two or More Races | 8.93% | 9.51% | 6.49% |
| White | 8.33% | 6.34% | -23.89% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |