Explore the Family Name Daigh
The meaning of Daigh
English (Leicestershire): variant of Day.
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How common is the last name Daigh in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Daigh has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 86,992nd, but by 2010, it had fallen to 95,545th, a drop of nearly 10 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also dipped slightly from 199 to 191, a decline of just over 4 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also declined by approximately 14 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,992 | #95,545 | -9.83% |
| Count | 199 | 191 | -4.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Daigh
When considering ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Daigh identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 98.99 percent identified as White, reducing slightly to 95.29 percent by 2010, a change of -3.74 percent. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Additionally, no individuals indicated that they belonged to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.99% | 95.29% | -3.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |