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

Duggan's, 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 Duggan's surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Duggan's in America

Duggan's is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Duggan's surname appeared 114 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 Duggan's.

We can also compare 2010 data for Duggan's 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 Duggan's

The surname Duggans is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic word "Dubhagáin," which means "dark" or "swarthy." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone with a dark complexion or dark hair.

The Duggans surname is most commonly found in the counties of Tyrone and Donegal in Ulster, Northern Ireland. It is believed to have originated in the region around the 11th or 12th century, when the use of hereditary surnames became more widespread in Ireland.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. In the entry for the year 1237, a person named "Dubhagán Ua Rabhartaigh" is mentioned, which is likely an early spelling variation of the surname.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Duggans family were prominent landowners and chieftains in the Barony of Omagh, County Tyrone. Some notable historical figures from this period include Teige Duggans, who was a member of the Irish Parliament in the late 16th century, and Rory Duggans, who fought against the English forces during the Irish Confederate Wars in the 1640s.

In the late 18th century, a prominent member of the Duggans family was Joseph Duggans, a Catholic priest and educator who established a prestigious school in County Tyrone. He was known for his efforts to promote education among the Irish Catholic community during a time of significant religious discrimination.

Another notable figure was James Duggans (1805-1862), an Irish politician and lawyer who served as a Member of Parliament for County Tyrone in the mid-19th century. He was a vocal advocate for Catholic rights and played a significant role in the Repeal Movement, which sought to repeal the Act of Union between Great Britain and Ireland.

The Duggans surname can also be found in various place names throughout Ireland, such as Duggans Bridge in County Tyrone and Duggans Hill in County Donegal. These place names likely originated from individuals or families with the surname who lived in or owned land in those areas.

While the Duggans surname has its roots in Ireland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and migration. However, its historical origins and significance remain firmly tied to the counties of Tyrone and Donegal in Ulster, where it has a rich and storied past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Duggan's

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Duggan's.

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 Duggan's 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 Duggan's 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 Duggan's was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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