Explore the Family Name Dunegan
The meaning of Dunegan
Irish: variant of Donegan. This form of the surname is rare in Ireland and Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dunegan in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dunegan saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 40,987th among all surnames and dropped to 52,482nd position by 2010, marking a notable change of -28.05%. The count of individuals bearing the Dunegan name also decreased, with 502 in 2000 falling to 395 in 2010. This represents a decline of 21.31%. As a proportion of the population per 100,000 people, the Dunegan surname went from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,987 | #52,482 | -28.05% |
| Count | 502 | 395 | -21.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.13 | -31.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dunegan
The Decennial U.S. Census also provided data on the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Dunegan. In 2000, 88.05% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 84.56% by 2010. There was no presence of Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic ethnicities within this surname group for both census years. The proportions of those identifying with two or more races and as Black increased by 52.51% and 63.44%, respectively, between 2000 and 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped from 3.78% in 2000 to 3.04% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.05% | 84.56% | -3.96% |
| Two or More Races | 2.99% | 4.56% | 52.51% |
| Black | 2.79% | 4.56% | 63.44% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.78% | 3.04% | -19.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |