Explore the Family Name Dugo
The meaning of Dugo
Italian (also D’Ugo): patronymic from the personal name Ugo, an equivalent of Hugo (see Hugh). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carmela, Orfeo, Raimondo, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Dugo in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dugo saw mild fluctuations in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 39,560th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly in rank to 40,432nd, marking a modest decline of 2.2%. However, despite this dip in ranking, the actual count of individuals bearing the name Dugo increased from 523 to 541 over the same period, indicating a growth of 3.44%. The proportion of individuals named Dugo per 100,000 people also experienced a minor decrease, falling from 0.19 to 0.18, a change of -5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,560 | #40,432 | -2.2% |
| Count | 523 | 541 | 3.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dugo
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Dugo also underwent subtle shifts between 2000 and 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the overwhelming majority of those with the Dugo name identified as White in both years (91.78% in 2000 and 91.31% in 2010), there was a slight decline of 0.51% over the decade. The Hispanic representation among those with the surname Dugo also decreased from 7.46% in 2000 to 6.65% in 2010, a reduction of 10.86%. Interestingly, the census reported no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity with this surname in either year. However, there was a new appearance of Black ethnicity reported in 2010 at 1.11%, which was not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.78% | 91.31% | -0.51% |
| Hispanic | 7.46% | 6.65% | -10.86% |
| Black | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |