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

Darr, 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 Darr surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Darr in America

Darr is the 5227th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Darr surname appeared 6,677 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Darr.

We can also compare 2010 data for Darr 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 Darr

The surname Darr originates from Germany, with records dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the old German word "Darre," which translates to "dry" or "arid," possibly referring to someone who lived in a dry or arid region.

The name first appeared in historical records in the 12th century, such as the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Margraviate of Brandenburg. One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname was Johannes Darr, a landowner in the village of Dörrauen, near the city of Cottbus, mentioned in a document from 1238.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the name spread across various regions of Germany, with variations in spelling like Darre, Dörr, and Dörre. It was also found in areas of modern-day Poland and the Czech Republic, which were part of the Holy Roman Empire at the time.

In the 15th century, the surname Darr appeared in the Berne Shaker Records, a document detailing the activities of a religious community in Berne, Switzerland. One notable individual from this period was Hans Darr, a merchant and member of the Berne City Council, who lived from 1425 to 1491.

The 16th century saw the name Darr gain prominence in the city of Nuremberg, a center of trade and craftsmanship in southern Germany. Johann Darr (1495-1568) was a renowned goldsmith and engraver, known for his intricate metalwork and contributions to the Renaissance art movement.

In the 17th century, the surname Darr was found in the records of the University of Heidelberg, with several scholars and academics bearing the name. One notable figure was Johann Georg Darr (1637-1701), a professor of law and author of various legal treatises.

The 18th century brought forth Johann Philipp Darr (1725-1789), a German composer and organist who served in the court of the Prince-Bishopric of Würzburg. His works include numerous church cantatas and organ compositions.

During the 19th century, Friedrich Darr (1818-1892) gained recognition as a prominent German landscape painter, known for his depictions of the Black Forest region and the Bavarian Alps.

Throughout history, the surname Darr has been carried by individuals from various professions and backgrounds, reflecting its wide distribution across German-speaking regions and its enduring presence over several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Darr

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

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

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