Explore the Family Name Dagley
The meaning of Dagley
1. English: variant of Dadley, itself a variant of Dudley, with dissimilation of d-d to d-g. 2. Americanized form of German Dägele (see Dagle) or Degele, from a short form of any of several ancient Germanic personal names formed with Old High German diot ‘people, nation’.
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How common is the last name Dagley in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dagley has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dagley ranked 24,061st in popularity among surnames in the United States, but dropped to the 24,890th spot by 2010, representing a marginal decrease of 3.45%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Dagley surname increased slightly from 978 to 999, suggesting a growth rate of 2.15%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people fell by 5.56%, indicating that while the name grew, it did not keep pace with the overall population increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,061 | #24,890 | -3.45% |
| Count | 978 | 999 | 2.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.34 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dagley
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts for those bearing the Dagley surname. The vast majority of Dagleys identified as White both in 2000 (92.64%) and in 2010 (90.19%), although there was a 2.64% decrease over the decade. Meanwhile, the percentage of Dagleys identifying as Black saw an increase of 22.95%, rising from 4.40% to 5.41%. Those identifying as Hispanic also rose significantly, from 1.12% to 1.80%, marking a substantial change of 60.71%. The proportion of Dagleys who identified as belonging to two or more races also saw notable growth, increasing by 47.06% from 1.02% to 1.50%. No Dagleys identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.64% | 90.19% | -2.64% |
| Black | 4.4% | 5.41% | 22.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 1.8% | 60.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 1.5% | 47.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |