Explore the Family Name Dungey
The meaning of Dungey
1. English (Kent), of Dutch origin: habitational name from Dongen in North Brabant (Netherlands). The first known bearer of the name in England was John Vandonge, who was married in Cranbrook (Kent) in 1692, and whose direct descendants were named Donge, Dongi, and Dungey. 2. Cornish: perhaps a Cornish-language form of Dunsy, an abbreviated form of the English male personal name Dunstan.
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How common is the last name Dungey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dungey witnessed a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 27,313th most popular surname in the United States, but dropped to 28,131st place by 2010, marking a decrease of 2.99%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname saw a marginal increase from 832 to 851 during the same period, reflecting a growth rate of 2.28%. The proportion of individuals with the Dungey surname per 100,000 people also experienced a minor decrease of 6.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,313 | #28,131 | -2.99% |
| Count | 832 | 851 | 2.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dungey
Discussing the Decennial U.S. Census data in terms of ethnic identity, the Dungey surname was predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White or Black in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a small decline in the percentage of Dungeys identifying as White (from 64.78% to 62.75%) and a slight increase among those identifying as Black (25.96% to 27.50%). Notably, the number of Dungeys identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase of 37.22%, albeit from a relatively low base of 1.80% in 2000. The percentages of Dungeys identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native were reported as zero in 2010, indicating either a substantial decrease or data suppression for privacy reasons. Similarly, the percentage of individuals reporting two or more races slightly decreased from 5.65% to 5.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.78% | 62.75% | -3.13% |
| Black | 25.96% | 27.5% | 5.93% |
| Two or More Races | 5.65% | 5.52% | -2.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 2.47% | 37.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.96% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.84% | 0% | 0% |