Explore the Family Name Degan
The meaning of Degan
1. Altered form of German and Dutch Degen. 2. French Canadian: variant of Deganne, itself an altered form, with fused preposition de ‘of, from’, of Gane. 3. Italian (Veneto) and southern French: from Venetian degan, Occitan decan ‘dean’, probably denoting someone in the service of a dean. See also Dean. 4. Romanian: probably of Turkish origin, of unexplained etymology.
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How common is the last name Degan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Degan" experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Degan was ranked as the 30,929th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 33,280th. This represents a 7.6% decrease in rank popularity. The count of individuals with the Degan surname also decreased during this period, dropping from 710 in 2000 to 687 in 2010, a drop of 3.24%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Degan per 100k of the population also fell by 11.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,929 | #33,280 | -7.6% |
| Count | 710 | 687 | -3.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Degan
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Degan, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with a slight decrease from 93.52% to 93.30%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased slightly from 1.41% to 1.46% over the same decade. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a more significant increase from 2.25% to 2.62%. There was a decline in individuals identifying with two or more races from 1.69% to 1.31%. The percentages for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained at zero, indicating no individuals with the surname Degan identified with these ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.52% | 93.3% | -0.24% |
| Hispanic | 2.25% | 2.62% | 16.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.41% | 1.46% | 3.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 1.31% | -22.49% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |