Explore the Family Name Dugard
The meaning of Dugard
French (mainly Normandy): 1. topographic name, with fused preposition and definite article du ‘from the’, for someone who lived by a garden (see Gard), or, by extension an occupational name for a gardener. 2. alternatively, perhaps a nickname from the phrase Dieu (te) garde ‘God guard (you)’, possibly denoting someone who habitually used the expression. This surname is also found in Britain.
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How common is the last name Dugard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dugard has seen minor fluctuations in its popularity standings in the United States over a decade. In 2000, Dugard was ranked 64,934th in popularity and gently slid to the 65,593rd position by 2010, indicating a relative decrease of 1.01% in its popularity standing. However, during this period, the count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 286 to 302, resulting in a 5.59% growth in the number of individuals bearing the Dugard surname. Despite this growth, the proportion of people named Dugard per 100,000 decreased by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #65,593 | -1.01% |
| Count | 286 | 302 | 5.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dugard
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Dugard surname based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, it appears that most Dugards identify as White, with percentages decreasing slightly from 83.92% in 2000 to 81.13% in 2010. A significant change, however, was observed within the Hispanic community, which saw a remarkable increase of 143.27%, growing from 2.45% in 2000 to 5.96% in 2010. The percentage of Dugards identifying as Black remained relatively stable, decreasing by only 0.08%. No Dugards identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, nor were there any reported instances of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.92% | 81.13% | -3.32% |
| Black | 12.59% | 12.58% | -0.08% |
| Hispanic | 2.45% | 5.96% | 143.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |