Explore the Family Name Daggs
The meaning of Daggs
English: variant of Dagg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Daggs in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Daggs has slightly declined in popularity between 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Daggs had a rank of 22,723 which dropped to 23,837 in 2010, indicating a decrease of about 4.9%. However, the count of people with the surname increased marginally from 1,055 to 1,060 during this period, a change of approximately 0.47%. The proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 people also fell by around 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,723 | #23,837 | -4.9% |
| Count | 1,055 | 1,060 | 0.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.36 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Daggs
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Daggs demonstrated some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. People identifying as White decreased by about 2.64%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also fell by approximately 25%. There was a significant decline of nearly 48.1% among those who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native. Conversely, there was a notable increase in the number of people reporting two or more races, growing by about 53.28%. There was also a small increase in the Hispanic category, rising by approximately 29.19%. Lastly, those identifying as Black saw a marginal rise of about 0.59%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.68% | 46.42% | -2.64% |
| Black | 44.08% | 44.34% | 0.59% |
| Two or More Races | 3.51% | 5.38% | 53.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 2.08% | 29.19% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.37% | 1.23% | -48.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.76% | 0.57% | -25% |