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

Diagne, 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 Diagne surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Diagne in America

Diagne is the 37848th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Diagne surname appeared 587 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 Diagne.

We can also compare 2010 data for Diagne 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 Diagne

The surname Diagne originates from Senegal in West Africa. It is a Wolof name that dates back to the 15th century or earlier. The name is derived from the word "diagn" meaning "warrior" or "fighter" in the Wolof language.

One of the earliest records of the Diagne name appears in a manuscript from the Wolof Kingdom of Cayor, dating back to the late 16th century. This document mentions a military commander named Diagne Ndiour who led troops in battle against neighboring kingdoms.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Diagne surname was prominent among the noble families and ruling class of the Wolof kingdoms in what is now Senegal. Several Diagne clan members held positions of power and influence during this time period.

An early notable figure was Diagne Cath, born around 1620, who served as a senior advisor to the Damel (king) of Cayor. Another was Diagne Ndiougou (1725-1789), a renowned military strategist and advisor to the Damel of Cayor during the kingdom's conflicts with the neighboring Baol kingdom.

In the 19th century, as the French colonial presence in Senegal expanded, some members of the Diagne family resisted colonial rule. Diagne Moussa Ndiaye (1810-1867) was a prominent leader who fought against French forces before eventually being captured and exiled.

As the Diagne name spread beyond Senegal, other notable individuals emerged. Diagne Mamadou (1865-1944) was a respected Islamic scholar and teacher from Mauritania. Diagne Bassirou (1919-2005) was a celebrated poet and writer from Senegal who helped preserve and promote the Wolof language and culture.

Throughout its history, the Diagne surname has maintained its association with strength, military prowess, and leadership, reflecting its warrior origins in the Wolof language. While the name has become more widespread, its deep roots in Senegalese history and culture remain evident.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Diagne

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

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

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