2000
#28,912
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 774
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.29
Very Rare Last name
Darin
The French surname indicating someone who lived near an oak tree.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 897 Americans carry the last name Darin. That puts it at #31,685 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.26 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 382,112 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Darin surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
897
1 in 382,112
Census rank
#31,685
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
782
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 782 bearers of the surname Darin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.26 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 31685th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Darin, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Darin
The surname Darin has its roots in France and emerged in the medieval era, specifically in the region of Normandy. It is derived from the Old French word "darin," meaning "from the valley." This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived in or near a valley.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Darin name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Darin," indicating that individuals bearing this surname had already established a presence in England by the late 11th century.
During the Middle Ages, the Darin surname was particularly prevalent in the regions of Normandy and Brittany in France. Several notable individuals from this period bore the name, including Jean Darin, a prominent merchant from Rouen who lived in the 14th century.
As the centuries passed, the Darin name spread throughout Europe and beyond. In Italy, for instance, a notable figure was Giovanni Darin, a renowned artist and sculptor who lived in the 16th century and was known for his intricate woodcarvings.
In England, the Darin surname has a long and illustrious history. One notable bearer was Sir Thomas Darin, a military commander who fought in the Wars of the Roses during the 15th century. Another was William Darin, a successful merchant and landowner who lived in the 17th century and was known for his philanthropic efforts.
The Darin name also found its way to the Americas, particularly during the waves of European immigration in the 18th and 19th centuries. One prominent American with this surname was John Darin, a influential politician and lawyer who served as a Senator for Ohio in the mid-19th century.
Other noteworthy individuals with the Darin surname include Robert Darin, a renowned French novelist and playwright of the 19th century, and Marie Darin, a celebrated French opera singer who achieved international fame in the early 20th century.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Darin
Among Census respondents with the surname Darin, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Darin bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Darin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.2% · 721
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 29
- Two or more races2.0% · 16
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.3% · 10
- Black or African American0.8% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Darin
Darin appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#30,701
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 759
-15 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.26
Rank movement Down 1,789 places
2020
#31,685
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 782
+23 bearers (+3.0%)
Per 100,000 0.26
Rank movement Down 984 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #28,912 | 774 | 0.29 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #30,701 | 759 | 0.26 | -15 bearers (-1.9%) | Down 1,789 places |
| 2020 | #31,685 | 782 | 0.26 | +23 bearers (+3.0%) | Down 984 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Darin surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,701 | #31,685 | -3.2% |
| Count | 759 | 782 | 3.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Darin bearers went from 759 to 782 (+3.0% change). The surname moved down 984 positions in the national ranking, going from #30,701 to #31,685.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Darin
FAQ
Darin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Darin?
Name Census estimates that about 897 living Americans carry the surname Darin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 382,112 residents.
How common is Darin?
Darin ranks #31,685 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.26 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 782 people with the surname Darin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (897), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.26 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.26 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Darin.
Has Darin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Darin went from 759 recorded bearers to 782. That is an increase of 23 (+3.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #30,701 to #31,685.
What does the Census say about the background of Darin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Darin, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Darin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.2% (721 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Darin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.2%), Hispanic (3.7%), Two or More Races (2.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Darin (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Darin mean?
The French surname indicating someone who lived near an oak tree. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Darin (0.26 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Darin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.