Explore the Family Name Darroch
The meaning of Darroch
Scottish: 1. habitational name from Darroch near Falkirk (Stirlingshire), from Gaelic darach ‘oak tree’. Compare Darrow. 2. variant of northern Irish Darragh.
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How common is the last name Darroch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Darroch has experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Darroch ranked 47,485th in terms of popularity and had a count of 420 occurrences. By 2010, though, it had dropped in rank to 50,659th and its count had decreased slightly to 412. This represents a change of -6.68 in rank and -1.9 in count. Additionally, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 12.5 during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,485 | #50,659 | -6.68% |
| Count | 420 | 412 | -1.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Darroch
The Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Darroch is predominantly White. In 2000, 95.71% of those with the Darroch surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly to 94.42% by 2010. However, there was an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic over the same decade, growing from 2.38% to 3.88%. There were no reported individuals with the Darroch surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.71% | 94.42% | -1.35% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 3.88% | 63.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |