Explore the Family Name Drakeford
The meaning of Drakeford
English (Warwickshire and Staffordshire): habitational name from a lost place recorded as Drakeford in 1206, probably in the vicinity of Tunstall, Staffordshire.
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How common is the last name Drakeford in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Drakeford has seen a slight decline in rank over time, moving from 15,785 in 2000 to 16,136 in 2010. This represents a decrease of approximately 2.22%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.78%, going from 1,695 people in 2000 to 1,793 in 2010. The proportion of people named Drakeford per 100k also slightly declined by 3.17% within the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,785 | #16,136 | -2.22% |
| Count | 1,695 | 1,793 | 5.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.61 | -3.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drakeford
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Drakeford surname identified as Black, although there was a slight decrease of 1.55% between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as White saw a modest increase of about 5.86%. There was a significantly larger increase of 47.87% within the Hispanic community. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races increased by 15.13%. However, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 88.32% | 86.95% | -1.55% |
| White | 7.85% | 8.31% | 5.86% |
| Two or More Races | 2.71% | 3.12% | 15.13% |
| Hispanic | 0.94% | 1.39% | 47.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |