Explore the Family Name Darga
The meaning of Darga
Polish: from a pet form of the old Pomeranian compound personal names Dargobad, Dargorad, and Dargosław (probably based on a metathesized form of Polish drog ‘dear’).
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How common is the last name Darga in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Darga ranked 36,463rd in 2000 and dropped slightly to 37,544th in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by 2.96%. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 579 in 2000 to 593 in 2010, marking an increase of 2.42%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the surname slightly decreased from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.20 in 2010, seeing a decline of 4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,463 | #37,544 | -2.96% |
| Count | 579 | 593 | 2.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Darga
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Darga, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that in 2000, the majority identified as White (94.47%), followed by Hispanic (2.42%) and then Asian/Pacific Islander (1.90%). By 2010, while still the majority, the percentage of those identifying as White had slightly diminished to 92.75%, marking a decrease of 1.82%. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic had seen a significant rise to 3.54%, reflecting an increase of 46.28%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also observed a mild increase to 2.19%, up by 15.26% from 2000. There were no individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.47% | 92.75% | -1.82% |
| Hispanic | 2.42% | 3.54% | 46.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.9% | 2.19% | 15.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |