Explore the Family Name Dayhuff
The meaning of Dayhuff
Americanized form of German Dehoff.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dayhuff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dayhuff has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the name moved up from 59,769 in 2000 to 56,195 in 2010, marking a change of about 5.98 percent. The count of people with this last name also grew by 15.19 percent during this period, from 316 individuals in 2000 to 364 in 2010. However, its proportion in the population per 100,000 remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #56,195 | 5.98% |
| Count | 316 | 364 | 15.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dayhuff
In terms of ethnic identity, the Dayhuff surname is predominantly linked to White ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, approximately 96.52 percent of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this figure slightly dropped to 94.51 percent by 2010. During the same period, there was a noticeable increase in the percentage of Dayhuffs identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.22 percent to 3.30 percent. No significant changes were observed for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.52% | 94.51% | -2.08% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 3.3% | 48.65% |
| 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% |