Explore the Family Name Dunagin
The meaning of Dunagin
Irish: variant of Donegan, possibly from the Gaelic variant Ó Duinneagáin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dunagin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dunagin saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 75,938th most common surname, falling to 86,645th place in 2010. This represents a decrease of 14.1 percent. The overall count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 236 in 2000 to 215 in 2010, indicating an 8.9 percent drop. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people fell by 22.22 percent from 0.09 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #86,645 | -14.1% |
| Count | 236 | 215 | -8.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dunagin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census revealed that the majority of people with the Dunagin surname identify as White, although this percentage saw a slight decrease from 88.56 in 2000 to 87.44 in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Black, climbing from 8.90 to 10.23 percent — a change of 14.94 percent. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at zero throughout the decade. Any other data was suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.56% | 87.44% | -1.26% |
| Black | 8.9% | 10.23% | 14.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |