Explore the Family Name Darcey
The meaning of Darcey
English (of Norman origin) and Irish (Tipperary): variant of Darcy.
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How common is the last name Darcey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Darcey has been slightly declining in the United States. In 2000, the surname was ranked 35,342nd and dropped to 43,438th in 2010. This represents a decrease in popularity of approximately 22.91%. The count also dipped from 603 in 2000 to 497 in 2010, marking a decrease of around 17.58%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k individuals saw a decrease of roughly 22.73% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,342 | #43,438 | -22.91% |
| Count | 603 | 497 | -17.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.17 | -22.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Darcey
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes between 2000 to 2010 for those carrying the Darcey surname. White remains as the most predominant ethnicity with 94.20% in 2000 and 94.16% in 2010, showing a minimal change. Conversely, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.83% to 1.41%, making it the biggest increase among all. Interestingly, there were no recorded individuals of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native background in 2000; however, by 2010, they made up 1.41% and 0% of people with the Darcey surname respectively. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic fell to zero in 2010 from 1.49% in 2000, and those reporting two or more races decreased from 2.49% to 2.01%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.2% | 94.16% | -0.04% |
| Two or More Races | 2.49% | 2.01% | -19.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.83% | 1.41% | 69.88% |
| Black | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |