Explore the Family Name Dugat
The meaning of Dugat
1. Altered form of French Dugas. 2. In some cases possibly also French: variant of Dugué (see Dugue).
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How common is the last name Dugat in the United States?
The surname Dugat has seen a slight increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 73,931st most popular surname, it then rose to the 73,005th position by 2010. This is a growth rate of approximately 1.25%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 244 to 266 during the same period, reflecting an increase of 9.02%. However, the proportion of individuals with the Dugat surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #73,005 | 1.25% |
| Count | 244 | 266 | 9.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dugat
In relation to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a majority of individuals with the Dugat surname identify as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 75.41% in 2000 to 72.18% in 2010. There was also a noticeable increase in those identifying as Black, increasing from 19.67% to 23.31% over the decade. The Hispanic population within this surname group also saw a substantial rise, growing by 64.88%. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero in 2010, after previously being recorded at 2.46% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.41% | 72.18% | -4.28% |
| Black | 19.67% | 23.31% | 18.51% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 3.38% | 64.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.46% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |