Explore the Family Name Darney
The meaning of Darney
1. French: habitational name from Darney or Darney-aux-Chênes in the Vosges. 2. English and Scottish: variant of Dorney, with Gloucestershire unrounding of o. 3. Americanized form of German Dany: from a short form of the personal name Daniel.
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How common is the last name Darney in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Darney has experienced a slight decline in recent years. In 2000, the surname ranked 62,961st in terms of popularity and had a count of 297 in the United States. However, by 2010, the ranking dropped to 67,519th and the total count reduced to 292 indicating a change of -7.24 in rank and -1.68 in count. The proportion per 100k also saw a decline from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, marking a change of -9.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #67,519 | -7.24% |
| Count | 297 | 292 | -1.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Darney
In regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Darney surname identify as White. In 2000, 95.96 percent of those with this last name identified as White, dropping slightly to 91.44 percent by 2010. During the same time period, there was a small but notable increase in those identifying as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander. The proportion of individuals identifying as Black rose from 1.68 percent in 2000 to 2.40 percent in 2010, while the percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went from zero to 1.71 percent. Additionally, a new category emerged in 2010, with 1.71% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. There were no reported changes for those identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.96% | 91.44% | -4.71% |
| Black | 1.68% | 2.4% | 42.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |