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

Daas, 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 Daas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Daas in America

Daas is the 79338th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Daas surname appeared 240 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 Daas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Daas 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 Daas

The surname DAAS has its origins in the Netherlands, with records dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Dutch word "daas," which means "foolish" or "daft." This nickname may have been initially given to someone with an eccentric or unconventional personality, and later adopted as a hereditary surname.

One of the earliest known records of the DAAS name is found in the Dutch Reformed Church records of Amsterdam from the late 1500s. These records mention a family with the surname DAAS residing in the city during that period.

In the 17th century, the DAAS name began to appear in various regions of the Netherlands, particularly in the provinces of North Holland and South Holland. Some variations in spelling were also documented, such as "Daes," "Daesch," and "Daase."

During the Dutch Golden Age, a prominent figure with the DAAS surname was Jan Daas (1615-1688), a renowned Dutch painter known for his still-life and genre paintings. He was born in Haarlem and spent most of his artistic career in Amsterdam, contributing to the flourishing Dutch Baroque art scene.

Another notable DAAS in history was Hendrick Daas (1676-1748), a Dutch merchant and explorer who traveled extensively throughout Europe and Asia. His journals and travelogues provide valuable insights into the trade routes and cultural exchanges of the 18th century.

In the 19th century, the DAAS name appeared in various Dutch colonies and settlements around the world. One such instance was Pieter Daas (1812-1891), a Dutch colonist who settled in South Africa and played a role in the establishment of the Boer Republics.

The DAAS surname also found its way to the Americas, with records showing a Johannes Daas (1824-1902) immigrating to the United States from the Netherlands in the mid-19th century. He settled in Pennsylvania and worked as a farmer, contributing to the Dutch-American communities in the region.

Another noteworthy individual with the DAAS surname was Dirk Daas (1874-1948), a Dutch-American inventor and engineer who held several patents for mechanical devices and inventions related to agriculture and manufacturing. He lived and worked in the state of New York during the early 20th century.

While the DAAS name may have originated as a nickname or a descriptive term, it has since evolved into a distinct surname with a rich history spanning several centuries and continents, leaving an indelible mark on various aspects of society, from art and exploration to industry and agriculture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Daas

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

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 Daas 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 Daas 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 Daas was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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