Explore the Family Name Dauer
The meaning of Dauer
German: 1. habitational name from a place so named in Uckermark. 2. variant of Tauer. 3. shortened form of Dauerer, a variant of Dauenhauer.
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How common is the last name Dauer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dauer saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 18,526 and had 1,374 counts. By 2010, its rank dropped to 18,808, but its count increased to 1,456, reflecting an increase of 5.97%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 3.92% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,526 | #18,808 | -1.52% |
| Count | 1,374 | 1,456 | 5.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.49 | -3.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dauer
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Dauer also changed over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identified as White decreased slightly from 97.74% in 2000 to 94.85% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic doubled or more. Specifically, the Asian/Pacific Islander category jumped from 0.36% to 0.89% and the Hispanic category went from 0.95% to 1.92%. Additionally, the percentage of Dauers identifying with two or more races rose from 0.87% to 1.79%. There were no reported changes in those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.74% | 94.85% | -2.96% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 1.92% | 102.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0.87% | 1.79% | 105.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0.89% | 147.22% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |