Explore the Family Name Duignan
The meaning of Duignan
Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Duibhgeannáin (see Deignan, and compare Dugan 2). Some characteristic forenames: Irish Conor.
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How common is the last name Duignan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Duignan showed a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,587 in terms of commonality but by 2010, it had climbed to rank 37,993. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this decade, going from 539 in 2000 to 584 in 2010, reflecting an 8.35% rise. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,587 | #37,993 | 1.54% |
| Count | 539 | 584 | 8.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duignan
Regarding ethnicity, the Duignan surname is predominantly associated with those identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. From 2000 to 2010, though, there was a slight decrease in this association, with the percentage dropping from 95.18% to 91.61%. Meanwhile, the percentage of people with this surname identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of over 20%, rising from 3.53% in 2000 to 4.28% a decade later. Furthermore, for the first time in 2010, individuals with the Duignan surname began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (1.37%) and with Two or more races (2.23%). There were no reported individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.18% | 91.61% | -3.75% |
| Hispanic | 3.53% | 4.28% | 21.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |