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

Dazen, 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 Dazen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dazen in America

Dazen is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dazen surname appeared 167 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 Dazen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dazen 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 Dazen

The surname Dazen originated in Germany during the late 12th century. It is derived from the Old German word 'daz', meaning 'the', combined with the suffix '-en', which was commonly added to surnames during that period. The name likely referred to a person who lived near a specific landmark or geographical feature that was known as 'the' something.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the Dazen surname can be found in medieval German texts and records from the 13th and 14th centuries. These include mentions of individuals such as Hans Dazen, a merchant from Nuremberg who lived in the late 1300s, and Greta Dazen, a landowner from Bavaria in the early 1400s.

During the 16th century, the Dazen name began to appear in various regions across Europe as German families migrated and settled in new areas. One notable example is Johann Dazen, a Protestant reformer and theologian from Saxony, who lived from 1521 to 1589.

As the surname spread, variations in spelling emerged, such as Datzen, Datzin, and Datzener. These alternative spellings were often influenced by regional dialects and linguistic differences.

In the 18th century, the Dazen name gained prominence in the arts and academia. Friedrich Dazen (1712-1786) was a renowned German composer and organist, while his contemporary, Johann Dazen (1720-1798), was a respected philosopher and professor at the University of Leipzig.

Throughout the 19th century, several individuals bearing the Dazen surname made significant contributions to various fields. Amelia Dazen (1825-1892) was a pioneering German-American educator and advocate for women's rights. Heinrich Dazen (1841-1912) was a celebrated German architect known for designing several iconic buildings in Berlin.

Otto Dazen (1860-1938), a German-born American businessman and philanthropist, established the Dazen Foundation, which supported numerous educational and cultural initiatives in the United States.

It is important to note that while the Dazen surname has a rich history dating back to medieval times, its usage and prevalence may have evolved over the centuries due to migration, cultural assimilation, and other factors. The information presented here is based on historical records and accounts, but the name's origins and journey may be subject to further research and interpretation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dazen

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

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

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