Explore the Family Name Daye
The meaning of Daye
English: variant of Day.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Daye in the United States?
The surname "Daye" demonstrated a rise in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, moving from rank 8754 to 8365 between 2000 and 2010. This represents an increase of approximately 4.44%. The census count for people with this surname also increased by 14.49%, moving from 3457 in 2000 to 3958 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Daye per 100,000 also increased by 4.69% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,754 | #8,365 | 4.44% |
| Count | 3,457 | 3,958 | 14.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.28 | 1.34 | 4.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Daye
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals several shifts between 2000 and 2010. Those identified as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant increase of 270.31%. In addition, there were increases among those reporting two or more ethnic identities (35.90%), Hispanics (88.18%), Blacks (1.47%), and American Indian and Alaskan Natives (14.74%). However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 13.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 61.3% | 62.2% | 1.47% |
| White | 33.67% | 29.08% | -13.63% |
| Two or More Races | 2.34% | 3.18% | 35.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.64% | 2.37% | 270.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 2.07% | 88.18% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.95% | 1.09% | 14.74% |