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

Dangerfield, 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 Dangerfield surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dangerfield in America

Dangerfield is the 10424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dangerfield surname appeared 3,087 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Dangerfield.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dangerfield 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 Dangerfield

The surname Dangerfield is of English origin, deriving from the Old English words "denger" meaning a villager and "feld" meaning an open field or clearing. It is believed to have originated in the region of Buckinghamshire, England, during the 11th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Dengerfelde." This entry refers to a village or settlement in Buckinghamshire, suggesting that the name was initially used to identify someone from that particular location.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various documents and records with spellings such as "Dengerfeld" and "Dengerfeild." This variation in spelling was common during that time, as standardized spellings were not yet established.

One notable bearer of the name was Sir Robert Dangerfield, a knight who lived in the late 14th century. He was known for his service to King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War against France.

Another prominent individual with this surname was John Dangerfield, a 17th-century English author and spy. He was born in 1644 and gained notoriety for his involvement in the Popish Plot, a supposed Catholic conspiracy to overthrow King Charles II.

In the 18th century, the name was associated with several places in England, such as Dangerfield Park in Buckinghamshire and Dangerfield Hall in Cheshire. These place names likely derived from the surname itself, further reinforcing its English origins.

Thomas Dangerfield, born in 1766, was a renowned British architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Guildhall in Bath and the Royal Pavilion in Brighton.

A more recent example is Rodney Dangerfield, the American comedian and actor born in 1921. Although his birth name was Jacob Cohen, he adopted the stage name Rodney Dangerfield, which became synonymous with his comedic persona and catchphrase "I don't get no respect."

Throughout its history, the surname Dangerfield has maintained a strong connection to its English roots, reflecting the heritage and origins of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dangerfield

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

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

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