Explore the Family Name Dasinger
The meaning of Dasinger
German: habitational name for someone from a place near Augsburg named Dasing.
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How common is the last name Dasinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dasinger has seen some fluctuation over the years. In 2000, the surname was ranked 64,934 in terms of popularity, with a total count of 286 people bearing the name. By 2010, the surname had dropped to rank 69,170, with the count slightly decreased to 284. This represents a drop in popularity by 6.52 percent and a decrease in the number of individuals with the surname by 0.7 percent. The proportion of individuals with the Dasinger surname per 100k also saw a decline from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, representing a change of -9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #69,170 | -6.52% |
| Count | 286 | 284 | -0.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dasinger
Concerning ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Dasinger identify as White. In 2000, this stood at 96.50%, but fell to 93.31% by 2010, indicating a change of -3.31%. The data also revealed an increase in the percentage of Dasingers identifying as Hispanic, going from 2.10% in 2000 to 5.99% in 2010, a substantial increase of 185.24%. There were no recorded changes for individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities within this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 93.31% | -3.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 5.99% | 185.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |