Explore the Family Name Darren
The meaning of Darren
1. Altered form of German Daron. 2. English: variant of Darrin.
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How common is the last name Darren in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Darren significantly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Darren was ranked 90,252nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 131,379th place, representing a decline of approximately 45.57%. The actual count of people with the surname Darren also dropped from 190 in 2000 to 129 in 2010, which is a reduction of 32.11%. As a result, the proportion of individuals named Darren per 100,000 people decreased by 42.86%, from 0.07 in 2000 to just 0.04 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,252 | #131,379 | -45.57% |
| Count | 190 | 129 | -32.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.04 | -42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Darren
When examining ethnic identity associated with the surname Darren, there are notable shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The representation of individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity disappeared completely, moving from 3.68% in 2000 to zero in 2010. The number of Darrens identifying as two or more races appeared for the first time in 2010 at 3.88%. White individuals with this surname saw a decrease from 65.26% to 53.49%. The Hispanic representation also emerged in 2010 at 4.65%, up from zero in 2000. Lastly, the Black population increased its share from 26.32% to 35.66%. There were no recorded American Indian and Alaskan Natives holding the surname Darren in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.26% | 53.49% | -18.04% |
| Black | 26.32% | 35.66% | 35.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.65% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.68% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |