Explore the Family Name Dade
The meaning of Dade
1. Irish: shortened form of McDade, ‘son of David’. 2. English: from Middle English dade, ded(e), dide ‘deed, exploit’, probably applied as a nickname commemorating some exploit perpetrated by the bearer or for someone noted for his derring-do. Compare Deeds. 3. North German: from the personal name Dode, based on the element dod, which was formed by reduplication (it may be derived from baby talk) and does not have a particular meaning.
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How common is the last name Dade in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dade has decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Dade was ranked 12,481st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 12,986th position, reflecting a decrease of 4.05%. However, there was an increase in the number of individuals carrying this surname, with a count of 2,280 in 2000 and rising slightly to 2,364 in 2010, marking an increase of 3.68%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor decrease from 0.85 to 0.8 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,481 | #12,986 | -4.05% |
| Count | 2,280 | 2,364 | 3.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.85 | 0.8 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dade
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identities associated with the surname Dade. Between 2000 and 2010, the highest percentage of people with this surname identified as Black, increasing from 60.83% to 62.69%. Those identifying as White made up the second largest group, although their percentage decreased from 32.59% to 29.31%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Two or more races saw an increase of 32.25%, whereas Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories saw slight decreases. The Hispanic ethnicity saw an increase from 1.93% to 2.54% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 60.83% | 62.69% | 3.06% |
| White | 32.59% | 29.31% | -10.06% |
| Two or More Races | 3.07% | 4.06% | 32.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 2.54% | 31.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.01% | 0.85% | -15.84% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.57% | 0.55% | -3.51% |