Explore the Family Name Dafoe
The meaning of Dafoe
Variant of Defoe, a surname of English or (Swiss) French origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dafoe in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dafoe has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dafoe ranked 31,774th in popularity with a count of 687, and a proportion per 100k of 0.25. By 2010, it had risen in rank to 31,251st, with its count increasing by 8.01% to 742. Despite the increase in individuals carrying the Dafoe surname, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,774 | #31,251 | 1.65% |
| Count | 687 | 742 | 8.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dafoe
The ethnic identity associated with the Dafoe surname has also undergone some changes during the same time period, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both years (98.11% in 2000 and 96.77% in 2010), there were slight increases in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, even though these groups were not represented in 2000. Additionally, there was a notable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.73% in 2000 to 1.35% in 2010. The category of "two or more races" saw a decrease from 0.73% in 2000 to no representation in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.11% | 96.77% | -1.37% |
| Hispanic | 0.73% | 1.35% | 84.93% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |