Explore the Family Name Darien
The meaning of Darien
Origin undetermined. This surname is also found in Jamaica.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Darien in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Darien has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 59,769th most popular surname, and by 2010 it had dropped to the 61,899th rank, marking a 3.56% drop in popularity. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 316 in 2000 to 324 in 2010, a rise of 2.53%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 8.33%, going from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #61,899 | -3.56% |
| Count | 316 | 324 | 2.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Darien
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Darien surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were significant shifts observed between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 35.44% to 25.31%, a decline of 28.58%. The Black ethnicity group saw an increase from 57.28% to 64.51%, growing by 12.62%. There was also a notable increase within the Hispanic category, rising from 1.90% to 3.40%, marking a 78.95% growth. Those identifying as having two or more races emerged in 2010 representing 4.01% of the Darien surname bearers, while the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 57.28% | 64.51% | 12.62% |
| White | 35.44% | 25.31% | -28.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.01% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 3.4% | 78.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.85% | 0% | 0% |