Explore the Family Name Dresner
The meaning of Dresner
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from the city of Dresden. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Avram.
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How common is the last name Dresner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dresner showed a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 42,912 to 43,151, a change of -0.56%. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.47% during this same period, rising from 475 to 501. The proportion of individuals with the surname Dresner per 100,000 people also decreased slightly by -5.56%, moving from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,912 | #43,151 | -0.56% |
| Count | 475 | 501 | 5.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dresner
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there was minimal shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dresner between 2000 and 2010. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this percentage did see a slight decrease from 97.89% in 2000 to 96.21% in 2010. During the same decade, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, moving from 1.68% in 2000 to 2.40% in 2010. There were no reported changes within the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.89% | 96.21% | -1.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 2.4% | 42.86% |
| 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% |