Explore the Family Name Daire
The meaning of Daire
French: habitational name, with fused preposition d(e) ‘from’, for someone from Aire, the name of a few places in various parts of France, e.g. in Ardennes and Pas-de-Calais.
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How common is the last name Daire in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Daire" decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 64,385 in popularity and fell to 72,771 by 2010, a change of -13.02%. The number of individuals with this surname also saw a decline from 289 in 2000 to 267 in 2010, representing a decrease of -7.61%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname "Daire" per 100k people dropped by -18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #72,771 | -13.02% |
| Count | 289 | 267 | -7.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Daire
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Daire" experienced some shifts as well, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, or reported being of two or more races, changes were noted in other categories. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 69.20% in 2000 to 65.17% in 2010. Those identifying as Black saw a small increase from 25.95% in 2000 to 26.59% by 2010. Most notably, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a significant jump, increasing by 76.90% from 3.81% in 2000 to 6.74% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.2% | 65.17% | -5.82% |
| Black | 25.95% | 26.59% | 2.47% |
| Hispanic | 3.81% | 6.74% | 76.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |