Explore the Family Name Daga
The meaning of Daga
1. Italian: from daga ‘sword’, probably applied as a metonymic occupational name for a swordsman. 2. Spanish: nickname from daga ‘dagger’. 3. Polish: unexplained. 4. Indian (Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh): Vaishya (trader) and Jat name of unexplained etymology. 5. Japanese: written 駄賀 ‘pack horse’ and ‘celebration’, a rare name from Hiroshima prefecture; the characters are apparently used phonetically.
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How common is the last name Daga in the United States?
The surname "Daga" has shown increasing popularity over the years, as indicated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 98,298 in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had jumped significantly to rank 65,593 — a change of approximately 33.27%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname rose from 171 in 2000 to 302 in 2010, an increase of 76.61%. The proportion of people named Daga per 100,000 also saw an increase from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,298 | #65,593 | 33.27% |
| Count | 171 | 302 | 76.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.1 | 66.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Daga
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Daga", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this name identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group represented 78.95% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 77.15% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White dropped from 11.7% in 2000 to 7.62% in 2010. Hispanic representation among Dagas remained fairly stable, shifting from 7.6% in 2000 to 7.62% in 2010. Interestingly, the 2010 census saw the emergence of two new groups within the Daga surname: those identifying as Two or more races (3.97%) and Black (3.64%). No information was recorded for American Indian and Alaskan Native identity in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 78.95% | 77.15% | -2.28% |
| White | 11.7% | 7.62% | -34.87% |
| Hispanic | 7.6% | 7.62% | 0.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.97% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 3.64% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |