Explore the Family Name Drugan
The meaning of Drugan
Irish (Fermanagh and Tyrone): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Druagáin ‘descendant of Druagán’, an unexplained personal name, or a variant of Drohan.
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How common is the last name Drugan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Drugan" has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it held the rank of 52,827th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 55,386th position, representing a 4.84 percent drop. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 368 to 371 during the same period, which is a minor growth of 0.82 percent. The proportion per 100k also saw a decrease from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, which is a decline of 7.14 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #55,386 | -4.84% |
| Count | 368 | 371 | 0.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drugan
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the "Drugan" surname identify as White, with a small increase of 0.33% from 94.57% in 2000 to 94.88% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic experienced a slight decrease from 2.99% in 2000 to 2.70% in 2010. The data indicates a small portion of the Drugan population (1.90% in 2000 decreased to 1.35% in 2010) identifies with two or more races. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.57% | 94.88% | 0.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.99% | 2.7% | -9.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 1.35% | -28.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |