Explore the Family Name Dray
The meaning of Dray
English (Kent and Sussex): nickname from Middle English dri(e), drei (Old Norse drjúgr) ‘large, tall’, also ‘doughty’, ‘patient, long suffering’. Alternatively, the nickname may occasonially derive from Middle English drie, drei (Old English drȳge) ‘dry, withered, lacking in warmth of feeling’.
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How common is the last name Dray in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Dray' dropped in popularity ranking from 15,375 in 2000 to 15,857 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 3.13%. However, the census also reported an increase in the count of individuals with the Dray surname, growing from 1,752 in 2000 to 1,835 in 2010, a rise of 4.74%. The proportion of individuals bearing the surname per 100,000 also slightly decreased from 0.65 to 0.62 within the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,375 | #15,857 | -3.13% |
| Count | 1,752 | 1,835 | 4.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.62 | -4.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dray
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Dray' showed some fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation significantly increased by 200.00%, from 0.29 to 0.87. There was also a noticeable increase in those identifying as having two or more races, rising from 0.86 to 1.47, a change of 70.93%. Those identifying as White saw a minimal decrease of 0.10%, from 91.04 to 90.95. Hispanic representation experienced a growth of 40.21%, moving from 1.94 to 2.72. However, those identifying as Black declined by 38.42%, from a previous 5.31 to 3.27. Lastly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a small increase of 24.56%, moving from 0.57 to 0.71.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.04% | 90.95% | -0.1% |
| Black | 5.31% | 3.27% | -38.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 2.72% | 40.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 1.47% | 70.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.29% | 0.87% | 200% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.57% | 0.71% | 24.56% |