Explore the Family Name Duguid
The meaning of Duguid
Scottish (mainly northeastern Scotland): from Older Scots do gude ‘do good’, equivalent to English Doogood, hence a nickname for a well-intentioned person or do-gooder.
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How common is the last name Duguid in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Duguid has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 41,060 but climbed up to a ranking of 38,265 in 2010, representing a 6.81% change. The count of people with this surname similarly increased from 501 in 2000 to 579 in 2010, marking a 15.57% change. The proportion of individuals named Duguid per 100,000 also rose by 5.26%, moving from 0.19 to 0.2 over that decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,060 | #38,265 | 6.81% |
| Count | 501 | 579 | 15.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.2 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duguid
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Duguid identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 90.02% in 2000 to 86.01% in 2010. The representation of Black individuals within the Duguid surname population saw an increase of 44.16%, rising from 6.59% in 2000 to 9.50% in 2010. Meanwhile, Hispanic representation marginally decreased from 2.00% to 1.90%. For the first time in 2010, some individuals identified themselves as belonging to two or more races. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.02% | 86.01% | -4.45% |
| Black | 6.59% | 9.5% | 44.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 1.9% | -5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |