Explore the Family Name Data
The meaning of Data
1. Italy (Turin): unexplained. 2. Polish: from German Dato, Date, short forms of compound personal names formed with the ancient Germanic element theud ‘people, tribe’ (see Dietrich). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Domingo, Lauro, Lourdes, Virgilio.
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How common is the last name Data in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Data" has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, "Data" was ranked as the 56,246th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 59,171st position, marking a decrease of 5.2%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 340 to 342 within the same period. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of around 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #59,171 | -5.2% |
| Count | 340 | 342 | 0.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Data
Moving on to the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Data", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a notable shift between 2000 to 2010. The largest group identifying with the Data surname remains those of White ethnicity, although its percentage decreased slightly from 75% to 74.56%. Interestingly, the number of Asians or Pacific Islanders with this surname increased by 18.29%, making up 12.87% of all "Data" surnames in 2010. At the same time, the Hispanic representation saw a significant drop of around 29.60%. The Black community and those identifying with two or more races also recorded an increase with the latter rising from 5.59% to 5.85%. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75% | 74.56% | -0.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 10.88% | 12.87% | 18.29% |
| Two or More Races | 5.59% | 5.85% | 4.65% |
| Hispanic | 7.06% | 4.97% | -29.6% |
| Black | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |