Explore the Family Name Dirr
The meaning of Dirr
South German: variant of Dürr (see Durr).
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How common is the last name Dirr in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dirr has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 40,139 among all surnames but dropped to 47,706 by 2010, marking an 18.85% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname also fell from 514 in 2000 to 444 in 2010, a 13.62% decrease. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 21.05%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,139 | #47,706 | -18.85% |
| Count | 514 | 444 | -13.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dirr
Turning to ethnicity, the statistics from the Decennial U.S. Census show that the majority of those with the Dirr surname identify as White. This group made up 96.89% in 2000, and slightly decreased to 96.17% in 2010. There was a minimal decrease in those who identified as Hispanic, from 1.95% in 2000 to 1.80% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no individuals with the Dirr surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. However, the data shows a small rise in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander individuals with this surname, from 0 in 2000 to 1.13% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 96.17% | -0.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 1.8% | -7.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |