Find out how popular the last name Dangar is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Dangar.

Dangar, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Dangar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dangar in America

Dangar is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dangar surname appeared 114 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Dangar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dangar to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Dangar

The surname Dangar has its origins in the English counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire, where it first appeared in the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "dene" meaning a valley, and "gara" or "garra" meaning a triangular piece of land or a strip of land between two streams.

The earliest recorded mention of the name dates back to 1199, when a Roger de Denegare was listed in the records of Lancashire. In the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1230, a John de Denegar is mentioned, indicating the name's presence in both counties.

During the 13th century, the surname appeared in various spellings, including Denegar, Denegare, and Denghire. These variations reflect the local dialects and the evolution of the English language over time.

One notable early bearer of the name was Sir Thomas Dangar (1444-1518), a wealthy landowner and member of the gentry in Lancashire. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and donated funds for the construction of a chapel in his local parish.

In the 16th century, the surname spread to other parts of England, and records show a Henry Dangar (1528-1592) residing in the county of Dorset, where he worked as a merchant and trader.

The name also found its way to Ireland, possibly through English settlers or through intermarriage. A prominent Irish bearer of the surname was Michael Dangar (1685-1759), a landowner and member of the Irish Parliament who represented the constituency of Wicklow.

In the 18th century, the Dangar family established itself in the colony of New South Wales, Australia. Henry Dangar (1796-1861), a surveyor and explorer, was one of the first to map and survey the region around the Hunter Valley and played a significant role in the early development of the colony.

Another notable Australian bearer of the name was Thomas Dangar (1808-1884), a pastoralist and landowner who established several successful sheep stations in New South Wales and became a prominent figure in the wool industry.

Throughout its history, the surname Dangar has been associated with individuals from various professions, including landowners, merchants, politicians, surveyors, and pastoralists, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dangar

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Dangar.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Dangar was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Dangar has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Dangar was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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