Explore the Family Name Drage
The meaning of Drage
1. English (Northamptonshire): nickname from Middle English drag(g)e, dreg(g)e, drige ‘sweetmeat, comfit; mixture of grains sown together’ (Old French dragie, dragé), hence probably a metonymic occupational name for a farmer or a grain merchant. 2. German: from an ancient Germanic personal name Trago, or a habitational name from a place called Drage, near Hamburg or in Schleswig-Holstein. 3. Norwegian: variant of Drag, from the dative case.
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How common is the last name Drage in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Drage experienced a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held a rank of 47,575, but by 2010 had dropped to 55,121, marking a 15.86% decrease. The count of people with this surname also fell from 419 in 2000 to 373 in 2010, a decrease of nearly 11%. This resulted in a lower proportion per 100,000 people, falling from 0.16 to 0.13, or an 18.75% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,575 | #55,121 | -15.86% |
| Count | 419 | 373 | -10.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drage
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Drage. Between 2000 and 2010, there was no change in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Those reporting as White remained relatively stable at around 92%, while the Hispanic community saw a significant increase, rising from 3.10% up to 6.17%. This marks an impressive growth rate of 99.03%. Conversely, those identifying as Black decreased substantially, dropping from 1.67% to 0.00%. Individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped from 1.43% in 2000 to none reported in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.84% | 92.76% | -0.09% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 6.17% | 99.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.67% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |