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

Darin, 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 Darin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Darin in America

Darin is the 30701st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Darin surname appeared 759 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 Darin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Darin 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 Darin

The surname Darin has its roots in France and emerged in the medieval era, specifically in the region of Normandy. It is derived from the Old French word "darin," meaning "from the valley." This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived in or near a valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Darin name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Darin," indicating that individuals bearing this surname had already established a presence in England by the late 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the Darin surname was particularly prevalent in the regions of Normandy and Brittany in France. Several notable individuals from this period bore the name, including Jean Darin, a prominent merchant from Rouen who lived in the 14th century.

As the centuries passed, the Darin name spread throughout Europe and beyond. In Italy, for instance, a notable figure was Giovanni Darin, a renowned artist and sculptor who lived in the 16th century and was known for his intricate woodcarvings.

In England, the Darin surname has a long and illustrious history. One notable bearer was Sir Thomas Darin, a military commander who fought in the Wars of the Roses during the 15th century. Another was William Darin, a successful merchant and landowner who lived in the 17th century and was known for his philanthropic efforts.

The Darin name also found its way to the Americas, particularly during the waves of European immigration in the 18th and 19th centuries. One prominent American with this surname was John Darin, a influential politician and lawyer who served as a Senator for Ohio in the mid-19th century.

Other noteworthy individuals with the Darin surname include Robert Darin, a renowned French novelist and playwright of the 19th century, and Marie Darin, a celebrated French opera singer who achieved international fame in the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Darin

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

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

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