Explore the Family Name Duggin
The meaning of Duggin
Irish: variant of Dugan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Duggin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Duggin has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Duggin was ranked 44,027 out of all surnames in the U.S., and by 2010, it had fallen to 51,396, marking a 16.74% drop in rank. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this decade, falling from 461 to 405, a decline of 12.15%. Similarly, the proportion of people in the U.S. with the surname Duggin per 100,000 residents reduced from 0.17 to 0.14, a 17.65% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,027 | #51,396 | -16.74% |
| Count | 461 | 405 | -12.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duggin
In terms of ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Duggin identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 95.66% to 94.81%. There were no reported Duggins who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. For those identifying as having two or more races, there was a shift from 1.52% in 2000 to none in 2010. The Black population also saw a decrease, going from 2.17% in 2000 to none in 2010. Interestingly, there was a rise in the Hispanic population within this surname, from no reported percentage in 2000 to 2.22% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.66% | 94.81% | -0.89% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.22% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.17% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |