Explore the Family Name Dunaj
The meaning of Dunaj
1. Polish: topographic name from dunaj ‘distant or unfamiliar river’, also ‘abyss’. 2. Jewish (from Poland): habitational name from the village called Dunaj in central Poland, or artificial name from Dunaj, the Polish name for the Danube river. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Krzysztof.
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How common is the last name Dunaj in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dunaj has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 49366 to 52619 indicating a decline of 6.59%. Similarly, the count of people bearing the surname decreased by 1.5%, falling from 400 to 394. Consequently, the proportion of the surname Dunaj per 100k people also decreased by 13.33%, from 0.15 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,366 | #52,619 | -6.59% |
| Count | 400 | 394 | -1.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dunaj
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dunaj according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was minimal change reported between 2000 and 2010. The vast majority of individuals with this name identified as White, making up 98.50% of Dunaj bearers in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 97.72% in 2010. No significant representation was found for any other ethnicity categories including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with percentages remaining at zero or (S) suppressed for privacy in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.5% | 97.72% | -0.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |