Explore the Family Name Dresen
The meaning of Dresen
German: variant of Dreesen.
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How common is the last name Dresen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dresen has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dresen ranked 33,528 in terms of most common surnames, but it dropped to 36,099 by 2010, a change of -7.67%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, from 642 in 2000 to 621 in 2010, reflecting a -3.27% change. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a reduction from 0.24 to 0.21, marking a -12.5% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,528 | #36,099 | -7.67% |
| Count | 642 | 621 | -3.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dresen
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Dresen surname identify as White, with percentages of 96.26% in 2000 and 95.01% in 2010. However, the portion identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 67.20%, moving from 1.25% in 2000 to 2.09% in 2010. The proportion of Dresens identifying as Hispanic saw a considerable decrease of -39.57%, dropping from 1.87% in 2000 to 1.13% in 2010. Notably, there was a new emergence of Dresens identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, with a proportion of 0.97%. No Dresens identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.26% | 95.01% | -1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 2.09% | 67.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 1.13% | -39.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |