Explore the Family Name Dartez
The meaning of Dartez
French: variant of Darthez, a habitational name, with fused preposition d(e) ‘from’, denoting someone from either of two places in Aquitaine called Arthez. This form of the surname has apparently died out in France. History: Jean Dartez from Castres in Tarn, France, married Pélagie Provost in St. Martinville, LA, in 1778. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Octa, Pierre, Vernice.
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How common is the last name Dartez in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dartez experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dartez was the 23,350th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 24,260th position, marking a 3.9% decrease. However, the count of individuals with the Dartez surname increased from 1,016 to 1,034 during this period, representing an increase of 1.77%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 7.89%, moving from 0.38 in 2000 to 0.35 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,350 | #24,260 | -3.9% |
| Count | 1,016 | 1,034 | 1.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.35 | -7.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dartez
Ethnic identity varies among those with the Dartez surname, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Between 2000 and 2010, the Dartez surname saw a 41.57% increase in individuals identifying as two or more races, rising from 0.89% to 1.26%. Those who identify as White remains the majority, although the percentage has slightly decreased from 80.61% in 2000 to 78.72% in 2010. Hispanic representation also increased by 24.75%, while Black representation saw a minor rise of 2.70%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Dartez surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.61% | 78.72% | -2.34% |
| Black | 15.16% | 15.57% | 2.7% |
| Hispanic | 2.95% | 3.68% | 24.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 1.26% | 41.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |