Explore the Family Name Dagger
The meaning of Dagger
English (Lancashire): 1. nickname from Middle English daggere, daggar, daggard ‘dagger’. Compare Dagg, Daggett. The origin of the English word dagger is uncertain. 2. (of Norman origin): from a pet form of the Old French personal name Dague (ancient Germanic Dago) + the suffix -ard.
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How common is the last name Dagger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dagger saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 91,404 but slipped to 108,199 in 2010, marking an overall drop of 18.37%. The number of individuals with this surname also declined from 187 in 2000 to 164 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 12.3%. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname went down by 14.29%, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,404 | #108,199 | -18.37% |
| Count | 187 | 164 | -12.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dagger
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the Dagger surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Dagger surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this group, with 95.19% identifying as White in 2000 compared to 93.29% in 2010. Interestingly, while no Daggers identified as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, 3.05% of Daggers claimed Hispanic ethnicity. No changes were observed in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.19% | 93.29% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |