Explore the Family Name Daskal
The meaning of Daskal
Jewish (from Romania and Moldova): occupational name from Romanian dascǎl ‘teacher, cantor’ (in a synagogue), from medieval Greek daskalos ‘instructor, teacher’ (classical Greek didaskalos). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aron, Aryeh, Elimelech, Meyer, Mier, Moshe, Oded, Rivka. Russian Anatoly.
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How common is the last name Daskal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Daskal has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 69,201 in 2000, it rose to 57,639 by 2010, marking a change of 16.71%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 265 to 353 during this decade, which is an increase of 33.21%. In terms of proportion per 100k people, there was a rise from 0.1 to 0.12, reflecting a 20% growth in the use of this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #57,639 | 16.71% |
| Count | 265 | 353 | 33.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Daskal
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the Daskal surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a majority identifying as White. In 2000, 89.43% of those bearing this surname identified themselves as White, and this percentage climbed to 97.73% by 2010. Notably, those identifying as two or more races dropped from 8.3% in 2000 to zero in 2010. A small fraction of individuals, 1.7%, identified as Hispanic in 2010, while no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.43% | 97.73% | 9.28% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 8.3% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |