Explore the Family Name Dagnall
The meaning of Dagnall
English (Lancashire): habitational name from any of several minor places called Dagnall in southern and midland England, e.g. in Derbyshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, and Warwickshire.
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How common is the last name Dagnall in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dagnall has decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, its rank was 107,565 and by 2010, it had fallen to 121,590, seeing a change of -13.04%. The count also fell from 153 to 142, a decrease of 7.19%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped from 0.06 to 0.05, decreasing by 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #107,565 | #121,590 | -13.04% |
| Count | 153 | 142 | -7.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dagnall
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Dagnall identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a significant increase in this ethnic identity, moving from 87.58% to 93.66%, an increase of approximately 7%. In 2000, 9.80% of individuals with this surname identified with two or more races, but this figure dropped to 5.63% in 2010, indicating a decline of over 42%. No individuals with the surname Dagnall identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.58% | 93.66% | 6.94% |
| Two or More Races | 9.8% | 5.63% | -42.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |