Explore the Family Name Daunt
The meaning of Daunt
English: nickname from Middle English daunt ‘the act of subduing or restraining; intimidation’. The surname was taken to County Cork in Ireland in the 16th century. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Kieran.
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How common is the last name Daunt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Daunt has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 64,008th in 2000, it fell to the 70,833rd position by 2010, marking a decline of approximately 10.66%. The count of individuals with this name also decreased from 291 in 2000 to 276 in 2010, representing a drop of 5.15%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 18.18% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #70,833 | -10.66% |
| Count | 291 | 276 | -5.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Daunt
In terms of ethnicity, the Daunt surname primarily identifies with White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. However, there was a slight decrease in this demographic from 97.59% in 2000 to 94.57% in 2010, indicating a change of -3.09%. Interestingly, while there were no reported instances of Hispanic, Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities associated with this surname in 2000, the 2010 data shows some development in the Hispanic category, going from 0 to 4.35%. Other ethnic groups remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.59% | 94.57% | -3.09% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.35% | 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% |