Explore the Family Name Dauch
The meaning of Dauch
South German: topographic name from the Bavarian word for bog, marsh.
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How common is the last name Dauch in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dauch saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held rank 72,237 with a count of 251, which fell to rank 77,788 with a count of 246 in 2010. This represents a drop of 7.68 in ranking and a decrease of 1.99 in the total count. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Dauch per 100,000 also declined by 11.11 percent from 0.09 to 0.08 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #77,788 | -7.68% |
| Count | 251 | 246 | -1.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dauch
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Dauch identified as White. In 2000, approximately 98.01 percent of those carrying the Dauch surname were white, but this percentage decreased slightly to 95.53 percent in 2010. There was no significant change in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native within the same period. However, there was a noticeable increase of Hispanic identity among individuals with the Dauch surname, going from 0.00 percent in 2000 to 2.44 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.01% | 95.53% | -2.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.44% | 0% |
| 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% |