Explore the Family Name Daring
The meaning of Daring
English: perhaps be a nickname from Middle English daring ‘trembling, crouching or transfixed with fear’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Daring in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Daring has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 57,544 out of all surnames in the United States and increased to a ranking of 56,972 in 2010, showing a positive change of 0.99. The number of people carrying this surname also saw an increase, going from 331 in 2000 to 358 in 2010, indicating an 8.16% growth. However, proportionally, the presence of the name Daring remained at 0.12 per 100k, signifying no major change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #56,972 | 0.99% |
| Count | 331 | 358 | 8.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Daring
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Daring identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 77.04% in 2000 to 72.91% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity associated with this surname is Black, which witnessed an increase from 21.75% in 2000 to 23.18% in 2010. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. Interestingly, the Hispanic category emerged in 2010 with 2.79%, which was not present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.04% | 72.91% | -5.36% |
| Black | 21.75% | 23.18% | 6.57% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |