Explore the Family Name Dunnagan
The meaning of Dunnagan
Irish: variant of Donegan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dunnagan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dunnagan saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dunnagan was ranked 31,530 in terms of popularity with a count of 694 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, it had dropped to rank 37,076 and the count also decreased to 602. This change in numbers represents a 17.59% decline in rank and a 13.26% reduction in the count of people with this surname. The proportion of individuals named Dunnagan per 100,000 also fell by 23.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,530 | #37,076 | -17.59% |
| Count | 694 | 602 | -13.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.2 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dunnagan
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dunnagan from the Decennial U.S. Census data, it's clear that the majority identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 93% of those with the surname identified as White, with a slight decrease of 0.35% over the decade. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year. Individuals identifying as two or more races slightly increased from 1.73% to 1.83%. Meanwhile, there was an emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, whereas there were none in 2000. The number of individuals identifying as Black dropped to zero in 2010, down from 1.87% in 2000. Similarly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped by 25.74%, from 2.02% to 1.50%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.52% | 93.19% | -0.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 1.83% | 5.78% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.5% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.02% | 1.5% | -25.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.87% | 0% | 0% |