Explore the Family Name Drawdy
The meaning of Drawdy
Altered form of Irish Droody or Drudy, Anglicized forms of Gaelic Ó Draoda, an old and rare Connacht name.
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How common is the last name Drawdy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Drawdy has seen a minor change between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it shifted slightly from 15,780 in 2000 to 15,833 in 2010, marking a minimal decrease of 0.34%. The count of individuals with this surname, however, increased by 8.37% during the same period, growing from 1,696 to 1,838. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a small decline of 1.59%, going from 0.63 to 0.62.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,780 | #15,833 | -0.34% |
| Count | 1,696 | 1,838 | 8.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.62 | -1.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drawdy
The census data also reveals that the ethnic identity associated with the Drawdy surname has remained relatively stable over the decade. The White demographic makes up the majority, albeit with a slight decrease from 96.7% in 2000 to 96.46% in 2010. There was a notable increase of 11.02% in the Hispanic demographic, rising from 1.18% to 1.31%. The percentage of those identifying as Black decreased significantly by 35.59%, bringing it down to 0.38% in 2010. The category of Two or more races saw a slight increase of 3%. New entries in the 2010 census include Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native at 0.33% and 0.49% respectively. These numbers were previously suppressed for privacy in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 96.46% | -0.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 1.31% | 11.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 1.03% | 3% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |
| Black | 0.59% | 0.38% | -35.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.33% | 0% |