Explore the Family Name Duguay
The meaning of Duguay
1. French: patronymic, with fused preposition and definite article du ‘of the’, from Guay ‘cheerful’. 2. French: habitational name from a place called Dugay (see Dugay) or, with fused preposition and definite article du ‘from the’, for someone from La Guay (Pays-de-la-Loire). Compare Dewey 3, Drury 3, and Dugay. 3. Possibly also an altered form of French Dugué (see Dugue). Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Gilles, Andre, Camille, Donat, Fernande, Laurent, Marcel, Normand, Yves, Yvon.
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How common is the last name Duguay in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Duguay has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 18,143rd most popular, while by 2010, it had slipped to 19,282nd, a 6.28% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname also slightly went down from 1,415 to 1,405 over the same period, representing a modest decline of 0.71%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 7.69%, from 0.52 to 0.48.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,143 | #19,282 | -6.28% |
| Count | 1,415 | 1,405 | -0.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.48 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duguay
As for the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Duguay, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a minor decrease from 97.17% to 96.58% respectively. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. People who identified as two or more ethnicities slightly decreased from 1.13% to 1.07%, showing a 5.31% change. However, there was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 0.57% to 1.07%, an 87.72% rise. Similarly, those identifying as Black increased from 0.49% to 0.85%, indicating a substantial 73.47% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.17% | 96.58% | -0.61% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 1.07% | -5.31% |
| Hispanic | 0.57% | 1.07% | 87.72% |
| Black | 0.49% | 0.85% | 73.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |