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

Dungee, 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 Dungee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dungee in America

Dungee is the 38050th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dungee surname appeared 583 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 Dungee.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dungee 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 Dungee

The surname Dungee has its origins in the British Isles, specifically in England. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, possibly in the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English word "dun," which means "hill" or "down," combined with a place name or descriptive element.

One theory suggests that Dungee is a locative surname, indicating that the earliest bearers of this name resided in or near a place with a similar name. Unfortunately, there is limited historical evidence to pinpoint the exact location or settlement from which the name originated. However, some researchers have proposed that it may be linked to places like Dungeon in Wiltshire or Dungworth in Yorkshire.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Dungee can be traced back to the 16th century. In 1568, a record mentions one Robert Dungee from Devonshire. Additionally, in 1592, the name appears in the Parish Registers of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, where a certain William Dungee was recorded.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Dungee. One such person was Richard Dungee (1628-1695), a prominent merchant and landowner in Virginia, United States. He was among the early English settlers in the colony and played a significant role in the establishment of trade and commerce in the region.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Dungee (1735-1816), a celebrated educator and philanthropist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She founded one of the first schools for African American children in the city and dedicated her life to promoting education and social welfare.

In the 19th century, James Dungee (1819-1898) gained recognition as a skilled carpenter and builder. He was responsible for the construction of several notable buildings in the Charleston, South Carolina area, including the iconic Charleston City Hall.

Moving into the 20th century, one cannot overlook the contributions of Dr. Clarence Dungee (1902-1978), a pioneering African American physician and civil rights activist. He fought tirelessly for racial equality and desegregation in the healthcare system, paving the way for future generations of medical professionals.

Finally, mention should be made of Reverend Walter Dungee (1924-2010), a prominent Baptist minister and community leader from Los Angeles, California. He was a vocal advocate for social justice and played a pivotal role in the civil rights movement, working alongside notable figures like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dungee

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

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

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