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

Danskin, 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 Danskin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Danskin in America

Danskin is the 74826th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Danskin surname appeared 258 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 Danskin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Danskin 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 Danskin

The surname Danskin has its origins in Scotland and is believed to have emerged around the 13th century. It is derived from the old Scottish surname "Denzelstoun" or "Denzelston", which referred to individuals who hailed from the lands of Denzelston, a small village located near the town of Haddington in East Lothian.

The name Denzelston itself is thought to have been derived from the Old English words "dene" meaning a valley or dell, and "zels" which was a personal name, combined with the word "tun" signifying a farmstead or settlement. Over time, the pronunciation and spelling of the name evolved, giving rise to various forms such as Danskin, Danzekin, and Denzelon.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which were a series of instruments of homage and fealty to King Edward I of England. These rolls list several individuals with the surname Denzelstoun or variations thereof, hailing from various parts of Scotland.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing this surname was Sir John Danskin, who served as the Provost of Edinburgh from 1488 to 1489. He played a significant role in the city's governance and administration during his tenure.

Another prominent individual was Robert Danskin, a Scottish merchant and burgess of Edinburgh, who lived in the latter half of the 16th century. He was involved in various trade and commercial activities, contributing to the city's economic development.

During the 17th century, the name Danskin can be found in various ecclesiastical records, such as those of the Church of Scotland. One notable example is Reverend William Danskin, who served as the minister of the parish of Kilconquhar in Fife from 1654 to 1684.

In the 18th century, a notable figure was James Danskin, born in 1720, who was a successful merchant and landowner in the Scottish Borders region. He acquired significant wealth and property, leaving a lasting legacy for his family.

Another individual of note was Sir John Danskin, born in 1765, who pursued a distinguished military career and rose to the rank of Lieutenant-General in the British Army. He served in various campaigns and conflicts, including the Napoleonic Wars.

Over the centuries, the Danskin surname has been associated with various places and locations within Scotland, such as the village of Denzelston in East Lothian, as well as areas in the Scottish Borders and Fife regions, where members of the family have lived and flourished.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Danskin

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

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

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