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

Dragoo, 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 Dragoo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dragoo in America

Dragoo is the 16900th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dragoo surname appeared 1,685 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Dragoo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dragoo 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 Dragoo

The surname Dragoo is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period, specifically in the region of Normandy. It is derived from the Old French word "dragier," which means "to filter" or "to strain." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who worked as filters or strainers, likely in the wine or beer industry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Livre des Métiers, a historical document from the 13th century that lists various professions and trades in Paris. The name appears as "Draguer," which further reinforces its connection to the filtering or straining process.

In the 14th century, the name Dragoo appeared in several records across Normandy, including the Cartulaire de Louviers, a collection of charters and deeds from the Louviers Abbey. This indicates that the name had become relatively well-established in the region by that time.

As the name spread throughout France and beyond, variations in spelling emerged, including Dragou, Drago, and Dragaud. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciation patterns.

One notable individual bearing the surname Dragoo was Jean Dragou, a French philosopher and writer who lived from 1525 to 1598. He was known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy, which were influential during the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, the name crossed the English Channel and began appearing in English records. One such example is William Dragoo, a merchant born in London in 1632, who traded extensively with France and the Netherlands.

During the 18th century, the name Dragoo gained a foothold in North America, particularly in the French-speaking regions of Canada and the Louisiana Territory. One prominent figure from this era was Pierre Dragoo (1714-1782), a fur trader and explorer who played a significant role in the expansion of the French fur trade in the Great Lakes region.

As the 19th century unfolded, the name continued to spread across North America and Europe. Notable individuals included Auguste Dragoo (1823-1901), a French artist known for his landscape paintings, and James Dragoo (1845-1928), an American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Dragoo Lumber Company in Missouri.

Throughout its history, the surname Dragoo has been associated with a diverse range of professions and backgrounds, from merchants and traders to artists and philosophers. Its origins, however, can be traced back to the medieval period in Normandy, where it was likely first used to describe individuals involved in the filtering or straining process, particularly in the wine and beer industries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dragoo

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

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

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