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

Darger, 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 Darger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Darger in America

Darger is the 43206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Darger surname appeared 500 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 Darger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Darger 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 Darger

The surname Darger has its origins in England, where it first emerged in the Middle Ages, around the 13th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English word "deor," meaning "deer," and the suffix "-er," which denotes an occupation or profession. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked as a deer hunter or deer keeper.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Darger can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1273, where it appears as "Dergere." This historical document provides valuable insight into the early variations and spellings of the name.

During the 14th century, the name Darger began to appear in various records across different regions of England. For example, in 1379, a John Dargere is mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, indicating the presence of the name in the northern parts of the country.

As the centuries progressed, the name underwent various spelling changes, with variations such as Derger, Dargere, and Dargar being recorded. These changes reflect the evolving nature of language and the influence of regional dialects on the pronunciation and spelling of surnames.

One notable individual bearing the surname Darger was Sir John Darger, a prominent English merchant and politician who lived in the 16th century (c. 1540-1612). He served as a Member of Parliament for the city of Bristol and was heavily involved in the trading activities of the time.

In the 17th century, the name continued to be well-represented in various parts of England. William Darger (1635-1698), a clergyman and author from Gloucestershire, left behind several published works that provide insights into the religious and intellectual climate of that era.

Another prominent figure was Elizabeth Darger (1720-1802), a renowned artist and portraitist from Oxfordshire. Her works are highly regarded for their attention to detail and capturing the essence of her subjects.

During the 18th century, the Darger family established itself in Lancashire, where they became influential landowners and industrialists. One notable member was Richard Darger (1756-1832), who played a significant role in the development of the textile industry in the region.

As the centuries progressed, the Darger surname continued to be found across various parts of England, with individuals making their mark in various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Darger

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

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 Darger 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 Darger 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 Darger was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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