Explore the Family Name Dazey
The meaning of Dazey
Irish and English: variant of Daisy. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Dazey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dazey has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,043 and by 2010, it had slipped to 38,484, marking a 3.89% decline. The number of individuals bearing this surname, however, increased marginally from 567 in 2000 to 575 in 2010, a growth rate of 1.41%. However, proportionally, per 100,000 people, the Dazey name experienced a 9.52% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,043 | #38,484 | -3.89% |
| Count | 567 | 575 | 1.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dazey
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals an interesting shift over the same decade. The majority of those with the surname Dazey identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 96.47% in 2000 to 93.22% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname saw a notable increase, jumping from 1.23% in 2000 to 4.35% in 2010. The Black population also rose from 0.88% to 1.22%, while the percentage identifying with two or more races remained relatively stable. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.47% | 93.22% | -3.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 4.35% | 253.66% |
| Black | 0.88% | 1.22% | 38.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 0.87% | -1.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |