Explore the Family Name Darsey
The meaning of Darsey
1. Irish: variant of Darcy 2. 2. Scottish: from Dairsie in Fife.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Darsey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Darsey has seen a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 28,912 in 2000 to 32,268 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 11.61%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, moving from 774 to 714, a reduction of 7.75%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Darsey per 100,000 population was lowered by 17.24%, moving from 0.29 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,912 | #32,268 | -11.61% |
| Count | 774 | 714 | -7.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.24 | -17.24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Darsey
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Darsey identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with only a slight decrease of 0.10% over the decade. There was no recorded change in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or those claiming two or more races. While the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease of 8.33%, the Black ethnicity saw an increase of 58.33%. Notably, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped to zero in 2010 from 0.65% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.48% | 95.38% | -0.1% |
| Black | 1.68% | 2.66% | 58.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 1.54% | -8.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.65% | 0% | 0% |