2010
#123,064
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 140
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Dareus
An English surname derived from the French place name Daires or Derres.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 222 Americans carry the last name Dareus. That puts it at #99,694 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,543,938 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dareus surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
222
1 in 1,543,938
Census rank
#99,694
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
194
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 194 bearers of the surname Dareus in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 99694th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dareus, the largest self-reported group is Black at 96.9%. The next largest groups are White (1.5%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dareus
The surname DAREUS originates from the region of ancient Greece, dating back to the 5th century BC. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "dareon," which meant "gift" or "present." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who were regarded as a valuable gift or blessing.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname DAREUS can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who documented the Persian Wars between Greece and the Persian Empire in the 5th century BC. He referred to a Persian commander named Darius, which is likely the root of the modern spelling DAREUS.
During the Byzantine Empire, which lasted from the 4th to the 15th century, the name DAREUS appears in several historical records and manuscripts. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Georgios DAREUS, a prominent scholar and philosopher who lived in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) in the 12th century.
As the centuries passed, the name DAREUS spread across Europe and beyond. In the 16th century, an Italian explorer named Marco DAREUS is believed to have accompanied Christopher Columbus on one of his voyages to the Americas. Records also indicate that a family with the surname DAREUS settled in the Netherlands in the 17th century, where they established a successful trading business.
In the 19th century, a Russian artist named Mikhail DAREUS gained recognition for his stunning landscape paintings, which captured the beauty of the Russian countryside. His works are still celebrated today and can be found in numerous art galleries and museums across Europe.
Another notable figure with the surname DAREUS was Marie DAREUS, a French woman who played a crucial role in the French Resistance during World War II. She risked her life to aid Allied soldiers and provide intelligence to the Resistance forces, earning her the prestigious Croix de Guerre military decoration in 1945.
Throughout history, the surname DAREUS has been associated with various regions and cultures, reflecting the diverse journeys and accomplishments of those who carried this name. While its origins can be traced back to ancient Greece, the name has left an indelible mark across multiple continents and civilizations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dareus
Among Census respondents with the surname Dareus, the largest self-reported group is Black at 96.9%. The next largest groups are White (1.5%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Dareus bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Dareus surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American96.9% · 188
- White1.5% · 3
- Two or more races1.0% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.5% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dareus
Dareus appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#99,694
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 194
+54 bearers (+38.6%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 23,370 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #123,064 | 140 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #99,694 | 194 | 0.06 | +54 bearers (+38.6%) | Up 23,370 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Dareus surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #123,064 | #99,694 | 19.0% |
| Count | 140 | 194 | 38.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.06 | 29.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dareus bearers went from 140 to 194 (+38.6% change). The surname moved up 23,370 positions in the national ranking, going from #123,064 to #99,694.
FAQ
Dareus surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dareus?
Name Census estimates that about 222 living Americans carry the surname Dareus. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,543,938 residents.
How common is Dareus?
Dareus ranks #99,694 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 194 people with the surname Dareus. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (222), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Dareus.
Has Dareus become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dareus went from 140 recorded bearers to 194. That is an increase of 54 (+38.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #123,064 to #99,694.
What does the Census say about the background of Dareus?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dareus, the largest self-reported group is Black at 96.9%. The next largest groups are White (1.5%) and Two or More Races (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Dareus in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.9% (188 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dareus appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (96.9%), White (1.5%), Two or More Races (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Dareus (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Dareus mean?
An English surname derived from the French place name Daires or Derres. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Dareus (0.06 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Dareus?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.