Explore the Family Name Daus
The meaning of Daus
1. German: from Middle Low German dūs denoting the two on a die or the ace in cards, hence a nickname for a passionate card or dice player. 2. South German: variant of Dausch.
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How common is the last name Daus in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Daus" has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Daus was ranked 34,071st in terms of surname frequency, but by 2010, it had risen to 31,383rd - a jump of 7.89%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 630 to 738 during this period, showing a notable growth of 17.14%. The proportion of people named Daus per 100,000 residents slightly increased as well, from 0.23 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,071 | #31,383 | 7.89% |
| Count | 630 | 738 | 17.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.25 | 8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Daus
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides interesting insights into the changing ethnic identities associated with the surname Daus. Between 2000 and 2010, the number of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname grew by 26.73%, while the count of those identifying as two or more races appeared for the first time in 2010. The percentage of white individuals with this surname decreased slightly, from 83.81% to 80.08%. However, there were small increases in the Hispanic and Black populations with the surname Daus, with their shares increasing by 13.81% and 15.77% respectively. There were no changes noted among American Indian and Alaskan Native populations.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.81% | 80.08% | -4.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.84% | 12.47% | 26.73% |
| Hispanic | 3.33% | 3.79% | 13.81% |
| Black | 2.22% | 2.57% | 15.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |