Find out how popular the last name Daane is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Daane.

Daane, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Daane surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Daane in America

Daane is the 49546th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Daane surname appeared 424 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Daane.

We can also compare 2010 data for Daane to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Daane

The surname DAANE is of Dutch origin, with its roots traced back to the Netherlands in the 17th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Dutch word "daan," which means "valley" or "low-lying area." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with people who lived in valleys or low-lying regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DAANE can be found in the Dutch province of Friesland, where it was listed in a church register from the late 1600s. This region, located in the northern part of the Netherlands, has a rich history and was once a powerful maritime province with strong ties to the Dutch East India Company.

In the 18th century, the name DAANE began to appear in various records across other parts of the Netherlands, particularly in the provinces of Noord-Holland and Zuid-Holland. During this time, variations in spelling, such as "Daan" and "Daanen," were also common.

One notable individual bearing the surname DAANE was Pieter Daane, a Dutch mathematician and astronomer born in 1701 in Leiden, Zuid-Holland. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and was known for his work on calculating the orbits of comets.

Another prominent figure was Dirk Daane, a Dutch naval officer who served in the Battle of Camperdown in 1797 during the French Revolutionary Wars. His bravery and leadership during this important naval engagement earned him recognition and respect in the Dutch maritime community.

In the 19th century, the DAANE surname began to spread beyond the Netherlands as Dutch emigrants sought new opportunities in other parts of the world. One such individual was Gerrit Daane, born in 1823 in the Netherlands, who later settled in the United States and became a successful businessman in the state of Michigan.

Another notable figure from this period was Willem Daane, a Dutch politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Dutch Parliament in the late 1800s. He was known for his advocacy of civil rights and played a role in shaping the legal landscape of the Netherlands during his time in office.

As the DAANE surname continued to spread across different regions, it also took on various spellings and adaptations, reflecting the cultural influences and linguistic variations of the areas where it was adopted. However, its Dutch origins and connection to the idea of "valley" or "low-lying area" remained a consistent thread throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Daane

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Daane.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Daane was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Daane has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Daane was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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