Explore the Family Name Dagnan
The meaning of Dagnan
Irish: variant of Irish Dignan.
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How common is the last name Dagnan in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dagnan has slightly decreased in ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 63141 to 64054. This suggests a decrease in relative popularity amongst all surnames, however, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.07% during the same period, from 296 to 311. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.11, indicating that despite the rank shift, the prevalence of the Dagnan surname within the total population stayed relatively stable.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #64,054 | -1.45% |
| Count | 296 | 311 | 5.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dagnan
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Dagnan surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is predominantly identified as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 97.97% of those with the Dagnan surname identified as White, though this proportion decreased to 94.21% in 2010. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or having two or more races in either year, there was a noticeable emergence of Hispanic identification within the Dagnan surname holders in 2010, making up 3.86% of the population with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.97% | 94.21% | -3.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.86% | 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% |