Explore the Family Name Deaner
The meaning of Deaner
1. English (Worcestershire): topographic name for someone who lived in a valley, from Middle English dene ‘(thickly wooded) valley’ (see Dean 1) + the suffix -er, denoting an inhabitant. 2. Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Diener.
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How common is the last name Deaner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Deaner' has seen a slight decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the rank for this surname was 26,538 and it dropped slightly to 27,818 in 2010, marking a decrease of about 4.82%. The actual count of individuals with the surname also dipped marginally from 864 to 863 over the same period, which is a decline of 0.12%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Deaner per 100,000 population decreased by 9.38% during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,538 | #27,818 | -4.82% |
| Count | 864 | 863 | -0.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deaner
With regard to the ethnic identity associated with the Deaner surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there have been marginal changes between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of White and those identifying as two or more races increased by 0.63% and 36.56% respectively, the Black ethnicity saw a reduction of around 13.03%. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation remained unchanged at 1.39% over the course of the decade. There were no records of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native associated with the Deaner surname for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.81% | 90.38% | 0.63% |
| Black | 7.06% | 6.14% | -13.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 1.27% | 36.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |