Explore the Family Name Dagenhart
The meaning of Dagenhart
Altered form of German Degenhardt.
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How common is the last name Dagenhart in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dagenhart experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,625th in terms of popularity but fell to 30,538th by 2010, reflecting a change of -3.08%. However, the count of people bearing the surname increased slightly from 750 individuals in 2000 to 764 in 2010, marking a growth of 1.87%. The proportion per 100k decreased by 7.14%, from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,625 | #30,538 | -3.08% |
| Count | 750 | 764 | 1.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dagenhart
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Dagenhart surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with this surname identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a minor decrease from 98.27% to 96.34% over the decade. The percentage of Hispanic individuals with this surname saw a significant rise from 0.80% to 2.49%, a 211.25% change. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, the 2010 data showed a small fraction (0.65%) of individuals with the surname Dagenhart identifying with two or more races, a category not represented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.27% | 96.34% | -1.96% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 2.49% | 211.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |