Explore the Family Name Daramola
The meaning of Daramola
West African (Nigeria): from the Yoruba personal name Dáramó̩lá, from (a-) dára mó̩ o̩lá ‘(one who is) good with high estate’, i.e. ‘well suited to high estate’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Daramola in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Daramola saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 96,033 in terms of prevalence but rose to 62,189 by 2010, marking a change of 35.24%. Similarly, the count also increased during this period, from 176 to 322, registering an increase of 82.95%. The proportion per 100,000 people also grew, rising from 0.07 to 0.11, which is a 57.14% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #96,033 | #62,189 | 35.24% |
| Count | 176 | 322 | 82.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.11 | 57.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Daramola
Based on the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the last name Daramola identified as Black, both in 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this accounted for 94.89% of the population, slightly decreasing to 94.41% in 2010. There were no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander, White, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname in either year. A small percentage identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, but this number dropped to zero in 2010. Additionally, a slight increase in the Hispanic population was noted, going from 0% in 2000 to 2.48% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 94.89% | 94.41% | -0.51% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.55% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |