Explore the Family Name Dragos
The meaning of Dragos
1. Slovenian, Croatian, and Serbian (Dragoš): from the South Slavic personal name Dragoš, derived from the compound name Dragoslav or directly from drag ‘dear, beloved’. This surname is very rare in Croatia and Serbia. 2. Romanian (Dragoş): from the personal name Dragoş of South Slavic origin (see 1 above). 3. American shortened form of Hungarian Drágosi: habitational name for someone from a place called Drágos(falva) in Transylvania. In some cases perhaps a Hungarized form of Romanian Dragoş (see 2 above). Some characteristic forenames: Romanian Gheorghe, Octavian, Savu.
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How common is the last name Dragos in the United States?
The surname Dragos has seen a slight increase in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked as the 47,389th most popular surname and increased to the 46,404th position by 2010, reflecting a change of 2.08%. The number of individuals carrying the Dragos surname also increased from 421 to 459 over the same time period, marking a growth of 9.03%. However, its proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,389 | #46,404 | 2.08% |
| Count | 421 | 459 | 9.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dragos
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that majority of individuals bearing the Dragos name identify as White, with a rise from 91.92% in 2000 to 97.17% in 2010. The census data indicates a minor percentage identifying as Hispanic, with a decrease from 2.14% in 2000 to 1.53% in 2010. People identifying as multi-racial were reported in 2000 at 4.99%, however, this figure was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian or Alaskan Native recorded no identifiable percentage for this surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.92% | 97.17% | 5.71% |
| Hispanic | 2.14% | 1.53% | -28.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.99% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |