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

Droog, 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 Droog surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Droog in America

Droog is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Droog surname appeared 156 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 Droog.

We can also compare 2010 data for Droog 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 Droog

The surname "DROOG" is believed to have originated from the Netherlands, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Dutch word "droog," meaning "dry" or "arid," which could suggest that the name was initially associated with individuals who lived in dry or arid regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "DROOG" can be found in the Dutch archives of the city of Leiden, where a certain Willem Droog was mentioned in a document dated 1587. This document details a legal dispute over property ownership, providing a glimpse into the life of one of the earliest known bearers of the name.

In the 17th century, the name "DROOG" appeared in various Dutch records, including church registries and tax rolls. Of particular note is the mention of a Johannes Droog, born in 1642 in the town of Delft, who became a prominent merchant and trader, indicating the economic standing of some individuals bearing the surname during that time.

As the Dutch colonial empire expanded in the 17th and 18th centuries, the surname "DROOG" likely spread to other parts of the world, following the migration patterns of Dutch settlers and traders. One notable individual from this period was Pieter Droog, a Dutch explorer and navigator who was part of the expedition to the East Indies in the late 1600s.

In the 19th century, the surname "DROOG" continued to appear in various records across Europe and beyond. One notable figure was Jan Droog, a Dutch artist born in 1812, who gained recognition for his landscape paintings depicting the rural countryside of the Netherlands.

Another significant individual bearing the surname "DROOG" was Hendrik Droog, a Dutch politician and statesman who lived from 1865 to 1938. He served as a member of the Dutch parliament and was actively involved in shaping the country's policies during a time of significant social and political change.

While the surname "DROOG" may have originated from a relatively humble background, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, reflecting the diverse experiences and contributions of those who have borne this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Droog

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

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

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