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

Dank, 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 Dank surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dank in America

Dank is the 76275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dank surname appeared 252 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 Dank.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dank 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 Dank

The surname DANK is believed to have originated in Germany, dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "danc," which meant "thanks" or "gratitude." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who was considered grateful or thankful.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DANK can be found in the Biberach municipal records from the year 1289, where a "Heinricus Danc" is mentioned. This spelling variation provides insight into the name's evolution over time.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Danck" and "Dank," in various regions of Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony. During this period, surnames were often derived from personal characteristics, occupations, or geographical locations.

The name DANK was also present in the famous Doomsday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and property in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. While the name's appearance in this document may suggest some early English connections, its German origins are widely accepted.

One notable individual with the surname DANK was Johannes Dank, a German theologian and reformer born in 1492 in Saxony. He was a contemporary of Martin Luther and played a role in the Protestant Reformation.

Another prominent figure was Wilhelm Dank, a German artist and engraver born in 1654 in Nuremberg. His intricate engravings and etchings were highly regarded during his lifetime and are still celebrated today.

In the 18th century, a certain Johann Dank (1721-1798) from Bavaria made significant contributions to the field of astronomy, with his observations and calculations helping to advance the understanding of celestial bodies at the time.

Moving into the 19th century, Karl Dank (1824-1891) was a German philosopher and writer who explored concepts of existentialism and the human condition in his works.

Lastly, Gertrude Dank (1892-1976), a German-born American artist, is notable for her vibrant and expressive paintings, which were heavily influenced by the Expressionist movement.

While the surname DANK may have originated from humble beginnings, it has been carried by numerous individuals throughout history who have made their mark in various fields, from theology and art to astronomy and philosophy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dank

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

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

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