Explore the Family Name Dacre
The meaning of Dacre
English: habitational name from either of two places called Dacre, one in Cumbria, the other in Yorkshire.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dacre in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dacre had a slight change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Dacre name was ranked at 129,619, with 121 individuals carrying it. This figure increased to 126 by 2010, moving its rank to 133,863. Despite this rise in count, the overall proportion per 100,000 remained steady at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #129,619 | #133,863 | -3.27% |
| Count | 121 | 126 | 4.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dacre
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests a minor shift happened within the population bearing the surname Dacre from 2000 to 2010. The majority of those with the Dacre surname identified as White, although there was a decrease in this group from 91.74% in 2000 to 87.30% in 2010. There was also a slight increase in the number of people identifying as Black, going from 4.96% in 2000 to 5.56% in 2010. Additionally, 2010 saw a new category emerge, with 5.56% of people choosing to identify with two or more races. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.74% | 87.3% | -4.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 5.56% | 0% |
| Black | 4.96% | 5.56% | 12.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |