Explore the Family Name Dardar
The meaning of Dardar
French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Dardard, composed of the elements dart ‘spear’ and hard ‘hard, strong’. In the US, this surname is most common among Native Americans, namely the Houma tribe in LA. Some characteristic forenames: French Antoine, Armand, Etienne, Julien, Michel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dardar in the United States?
The surname "Dardar" has seen a rise in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 24,135th most common in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to the 23,002nd spot, marking an improvement of approximately 4.69%. In terms of absolute numbers, there were 975 individuals with this surname in 2000, and this figure increased to 1,111 by 2010, indicating a growth rate of 13.95%. The proportion of people named Dardar per 100,000 population also expanded from 0.36 to 0.38 during this decade, a 5.56% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,135 | #23,002 | 4.69% |
| Count | 975 | 1,111 | 13.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.38 | 5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dardar
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows interesting trends for those with the surname "Dardar". In 2000, the majority identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native (45.74%) or White (38.36%). By 2010, while these groups still made up the largest portions, their shares had slightly decreased to 44.01% and 36.09%, respectively. There was a significant uptick in individuals identifying with two or more races, from 7.18% in 2000 to 10.80% in 2010 - a jump of over 50%. Minor increases were also seen among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 1.74% to 1.80%), Hispanic (from 1.44% to 1.53%), and Black (from 5.54% to 5.76%) during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 45.74% | 44.01% | -3.78% |
| White | 38.36% | 36.09% | -5.92% |
| Two or More Races | 7.18% | 10.8% | 50.42% |
| Black | 5.54% | 5.76% | 3.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.74% | 1.8% | 3.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 1.53% | 6.25% |