Explore the Family Name Darrin
The meaning of Darrin
English (of French origin): altered form of northern French Dairain, a habitational name, with fused preposition d(e) ‘from’, denoting someone from Airaines (Somme). In some instances the name may be Norman in origin, with the same derivation, however, this name may not have survived long enough to contribute to the modern surname. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Darrin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Darrin has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 57,985th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 55,619th spot, marking a change of 4.08%. The count of individuals with this name also increased from 328 in 2000 to 369 in 2010, experiencing a growth rate of 12.5%. Moreover, the proportion of people having this surname per 100k went up from 0.12 to 0.13 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #55,619 | 4.08% |
| Count | 328 | 369 | 12.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Darrin
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Darrin surname showed some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 91.46% in 2000 to 88.08% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 3.66% to 4.88%, and there was a larger rise in those who identified as Black, from 2.74% to 3.79%. The Census data for 2010 also showed some people with this surname starting to identify with two or more races, while there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.46% | 88.08% | -3.7% |
| Hispanic | 3.66% | 4.88% | 33.33% |
| Black | 2.74% | 3.79% | 38.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |