Explore the Family Name Dungee
The meaning of Dungee
Variant of Dungey. It is found mainly among African Americans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dungee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dungee has shown an increase in its popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Dungee was ranked as the 41,722nd most common surname, while by 2010 it had jumped to the 38,050th position, reflecting a rise of 8.8%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 491 in 2000 to 583 in 2010, representing a significant increase of 18.74%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Dungee per 100,000 population increased by 11.11%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,722 | #38,050 | 8.8% |
| Count | 491 | 583 | 18.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.2 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dungee
Turning our attention to the ethnic identity associated with the Dungee surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010. The largest percentage identified as Black, although this figure experienced a slight decrease from 74.75% in 2000 to 72.21% in 2010. Those identifying as White decreased slightly from 15.07% to 14.24%. The proportion of individuals reporting two or more races saw a substantial increase from 4.48% to 7.55%. There was no data recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic ethnicities in either year, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category experienced a new appearance in 2010 with a proportion of 3.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 74.75% | 72.21% | -3.4% |
| White | 15.07% | 14.24% | -5.51% |
| Two or More Races | 4.48% | 7.55% | 68.53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 3.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.85% | 0% | 0% |