Explore the Family Name Dungca
The meaning of Dungca
Filipino: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dungca in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dungca has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dungca ranked 52,714 in terms of name prevalence in the United States but improved its standing by over 20% to rank 41,234 in 2010. The count of individuals with this last name also saw a significant increase of over 43%, from 369 in 2000 to 528 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people increased by just over 28%, highlighting the growing prevalence of this surname within the U.S population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,714 | #41,234 | 21.78% |
| Count | 369 | 528 | 43.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.18 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dungca
The Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dungca. In 2000, 76.69% of those bearing the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, and this figure rose to 80.11% in 2010, an increase of 4.46%. At the same time, the percentage identifying as having two or more races also saw an uptick of 6.55%. However, there was a decrease among those identifying as White and Hispanic, with a drop of 30.07% and 35.46%, respectively. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 76.69% | 80.11% | 4.46% |
| Two or More Races | 10.84% | 11.55% | 6.55% |
| Hispanic | 7.05% | 4.55% | -35.46% |
| White | 5.42% | 3.79% | -30.07% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |