Explore the Family Name Dragone
The meaning of Dragone
Italian: probably a variant of Drago (from the genitive draconis). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Amato, Angelo, Silvio, Vito, Antonio, Corrado, Donato, Gaeton, Olindo, Rocco, Salvatore, Santo.
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How common is the last name Dragone in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dragone witnessed a slight decrease in its popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from position 30,324 to 30,477. However, the overall count of individuals bearing the surname increased by 5.22% during the same period, growing from 728 to 766. There was a minor drop in the proportion of individuals named Dragone per 100,000 residents, decreasing by 3.7% from 0.27 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,324 | #30,477 | -0.5% |
| Count | 728 | 766 | 5.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dragone
The ethnic identity of those carrying the Dragone surname also shifted slightly from 2000 to 2010, as outlined in the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority identified as White, although this percentage fell marginally from 95.74% to 93.47%. A small increase was observed in people identifying as Hispanic, rising from 3.71% to 5.48%. Notably, the census reported a modest presence of Asian/Pacific Islander identity at 0.91% in 2010; no such data existed for this group in 2000. No changes were recorded in the groups identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.74% | 93.47% | -2.37% |
| Hispanic | 3.71% | 5.48% | 47.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |