Explore the Family Name Drahos
The meaning of Drahos
Czech and Slovak (Drahoš): from the personal name Drahoš, a derivative of the compound name Drahoslav, with the first element based on Old Slavic dorgъ ‘dear’.
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How common is the last name Drahos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Drahos saw a decrease in ranking from 2000 to 2010. Initially placed at rank 33,782 in 2000, it fell to 35,395 by 2010, marking a drop of 4.77%. Despite this shift in ranking, the count of individuals bearing the Drahos name remained stable at 636 in both years. There was also a minor decrease in proportion per 100,000 people, with a change from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010, reflecting a decline of about 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,782 | #35,395 | -4.77% |
| Count | 636 | 636 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drahos
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Drahos surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 97.01% to 95.75% over the decade. The percentage identifying with two or more races increased notably from 1.57% in 2000 to 2.52% in 2010, indicating an upward change of 60.51%. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, which decreased marginally from 1.26% to 1.10%. No individuals with the Drahos surname were recorded as identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 95.75% | -1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 2.52% | 60.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 1.1% | -12.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |