Explore the Family Name Draine
The meaning of Draine
English and Irish: variant of Drain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Draine in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Draine' has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 29,099 to 30,701, representing a change of -5.51%. In terms of count, there was only a marginal decline from 767 to 759, indicating a drop of -1.04%. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by -7.14%, moving from 0.28 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,099 | #30,701 | -5.51% |
| Count | 767 | 759 | -1.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Draine
Concerning ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that individuals with the surname 'Draine' predominantly identify as Black, with an increase from 65.58% in 2000 to 70.22% in 2010. There was a significant rise in those identifying as Hispanic, going up from 0.78% to 1.98%, a change of 153.85%. However, the percentage of those who identify as White decreased from 28.03% to 23.45%. There was also a notable reduction in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, dropping from 3.00% to 1.32%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races saw small increases.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 65.58% | 70.22% | 7.08% |
| White | 28.03% | 23.45% | -16.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.96% | 2.37% | 20.92% |
| Hispanic | 0.78% | 1.98% | 153.85% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3% | 1.32% | -56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 0.66% | 1.54% |