Explore the Family Name Darji
The meaning of Darji
Indian (Gujarat): probably an occupational name from Persian darzi ‘tailor’, a derivative of darzan ‘to sew’, although bearers of this name claim Rajput origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Darji in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Darji has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Darji was ranked as the 46,944th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to 30,600th, marking a change of 34.82%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a notable increase during this period, from 426 in 2000 to 762 in 2010, a jump of 78.87%. Moreover, the proportion of people named Darji per 100k also grew by 62.5%, moving from 0.16 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,944 | #30,600 | 34.82% |
| Count | 426 | 762 | 78.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.26 | 62.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Darji
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Darji has also seen some shifts, according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both census years, representing 93.66% in 2000 and a slightly decreased 93.44% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races dropped considerably from 4.46% to 1.44%. Interestingly, there were new occurrences of White, Black, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities associated with the name Darji in 2010, which were not represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 93.66% | 93.44% | -0.23% |
| White | 0% | 2.1% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.46% | 1.44% | -67.71% |
| Black | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |