Explore the Family Name Drager
The meaning of Drager
German (Dräger): see Draeger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Drager in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Drager experienced a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 20,234th in 2000 to 22,201st in 2010, reflecting a decrease of approximately 9.72%. Additionally, the count of people bearing this surname also reduced by around 5.07% during this period, diminishing from 1,224 people to 1,162. The proportion of individuals with the Drager surname per 100,000 population dipped by 13.33%, moving from 0.45 to 0.39.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,234 | #22,201 | -9.72% |
| Count | 1,224 | 1,162 | -5.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.39 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drager
In terms of ethnicity, the Drager surname demonstrated diverse representation based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, almost all bearers of the surname identified as White (97.79%), though this figure slightly declined to 96.47% by 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively stable, seeing a minor increase from 0.49% to 0.52%. The most significant change occurred within the Hispanic population, which saw an 81.58% increase, rising from 1.14% in 2000 to 2.07% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying with two or more races rose from 0.49% to 0.69% during this period. There was no representation from the Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.79% | 96.47% | -1.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 2.07% | 81.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0.49% | 0.69% | 40.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0.52% | 6.12% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |