Explore the Family Name Dagg
The meaning of Dagg
1. English: perhaps from Old French dague ‘dagger’ or from Middle English dagge (a borrowing of dague), though the latter is recorded only with the senses ‘ornamental points or incisions on the edges of a garment’ and ‘shred, tag, or strip (as of cloth or leather)’. The name may have been given to one who wore dagged, jagged garments, or (if the name is of Anglo-Norman origin) to one who wore a dagger. Compare Daggett. Middle English Dagger is a later development of the same word. The surname was taken to southern Ireland in the 17th century. 2. English: from either an Old French personal name Dague (ancient Germanic Dago ‘day’, or, if ultimately of Celtic origin, meaning ‘good’), or an Anglo-Norman personal name Dag(g) (a pet form of names in Dag-, such as Dagobert). Compare Tagg. 3. German: from a personal name based on Old High German tac ‘day’. See 2.
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How common is the last name Dagg in the United States?
The surname Dagg, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 39,304 in popularity and dropped to rank 40,082 in 2010 – a decrease of nearly 2%. However, the count of individuals with the Dagg surname increased by approximately 3.8% from 527 in 2000 to 547 in 2010. Yet, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of around 5%, moving from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,304 | #40,082 | -1.98% |
| Count | 527 | 547 | 3.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dagg
Ethnically, the majority of individuals with the Dagg surname identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. There was a slight increase in this population from 92.79% in 2000 to 93.78% in 2010. The percentage of Daggs who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all saw decreases between 2000 and 2010. The most significant decline was in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which decreased by over 20%. Overall, the ethnicity data suggests that the Dagg surname is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.79% | 93.78% | 1.07% |
| Two or More Races | 2.47% | 2.01% | -18.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 1.28% | -15.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.14% | 1.1% | -3.51% |
| Black | 0.95% | 0.91% | -4.21% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.14% | 0.91% | -20.18% |