Explore the Family Name Drerup
The meaning of Drerup
North German: topographic or habitational name of unexplained etymology, probably from Schleswig or Westphalia, where the suffix -rup is common.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Drerup in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Drerup has experienced a notable increase over the decade. In 2000, it ranked at 69,428 in terms of prevalence but rose to 65,964 by 2010, marking an improvement of nearly 5%. Similarly, the actual count of individuals with the Drerup last name also saw an uplift of roughly 14%, from 264 people in 2000 to 300 in 2010. Despite the growth, the proportion of the name per 100,000 population remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #65,964 | 4.99% |
| Count | 264 | 300 | 13.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drerup
Moving onto the ethnic identity associated with the Drerup surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of individuals are of White ethnicity. In 2000, this figure was at 97.35% and while it slightly decreased to 96.33% by 2010, it still represents an overwhelming majority. Over the same period, there's been a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.89% to 2%. No changes were noted for Asian/Pacific Islander, individuals of two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 96.33% | -1.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 2% | 5.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |