Explore the Family Name Daughtrey
The meaning of Daughtrey
English: variant of Daughtry. This surname is common in Sussex and Yorkshire, where the medieval Dawtrey family held lands in the 12th century.
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How common is the last name Daughtrey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Daughtrey saw a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 20,028 to 20,322, a decrease of 1.47%. However, the number of individuals with this surname actually increased during this decade, from 1,239 in 2000 to 1,308 in 2010, marking an overall growth of 5.57%. The proportion per 100,000 people also slightly decreased by about 4.35% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,028 | #20,322 | -1.47% |
| Count | 1,239 | 1,308 | 5.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.44 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Daughtrey
From an ethnicity perspective, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the major ethnic identity associated with the surname Daughtrey is White, which accounted for approximately 80% in 2010, a decrease from 83.45% in 2000. The Black ethnicity also had a significant representation, with an increase from 14.77% in 2000 to 16.21% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic representation for this surname, rising from 1.05% in 2000 to 2.68% in 2010. The proportion identifying with two or more races also rose from 0.65% in 2000 to 0.92% in 2010. However, there were no individuals who identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.45% | 79.74% | -4.45% |
| Black | 14.77% | 16.21% | 9.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 2.68% | 155.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 0.92% | 41.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |