Explore the Family Name Dassow
The meaning of Dassow
East German: habitational name from any of the places in Mecklenburg and Pomerania called Dassow, of Slavic origin.
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How common is the last name Dassow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dassow has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dassow was the 37,094th most popular surname, while in 2010, it climbed to the 35,671st spot, marking a 3.84% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 566 in 2000 to 630 in 2010, a change of 11.31%. Despite this growth, the proportion of Dassow per 100k people remained steady at 0.21 in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,094 | #35,671 | 3.84% |
| Count | 566 | 630 | 11.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dassow
When discussing the ethnicity associated with the surname Dassow, we see some shifts between 2000 to 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those identifying as White remained the majority, making up 95.41% in 2000 and slightly dipping to 94.76% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanic individuals with the surname saw an increase of 24.35%, rising from 2.30% to 2.86% in the same period. Asian/Pacific Islander representation decreased by about 21.28%, going from 1.41% to 1.11%. Interestingly, Black representation appeared in 2010, accounting for 0.79%, while there were no individuals identifying as Black in 2000. However, those identifying as two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.41% | 94.76% | -0.68% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 2.86% | 24.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.41% | 1.11% | -21.28% |
| Black | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |