Explore the Family Name Drea
The meaning of Drea
Irish (Kilkenny): shortened Anglicized form of Ó Draoi (see Drew).
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How common is the last name Drea in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Drea' has seen a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Drea' was ranked 68,973 in popularity, but by 2010, that rank had dropped to 70,208, indicating a decrease of about 1.79%. However, despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals with the 'Drea' surname increased from 266 to 279 over the decade, marking an increase of approximately 4.89%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 10% within the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #70,208 | -1.79% |
| Count | 266 | 279 | 4.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drea
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity distribution among people with the surname 'Drea'. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races. Similarly, there were no American Indian and Alaskan Natives recorded. However, there was a slight decline in the percentage of white individuals with this surname, dropping from 89.85% in 2000 to 86.74% in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 7.52% to 9.68% during the same decade. Interestingly, in 2010, the census reported Black individuals with the surname 'Drea' for the first time at 1.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.85% | 86.74% | -3.46% |
| Hispanic | 7.52% | 9.68% | 28.72% |
| Black | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |