Explore the Family Name Dressen
The meaning of Dressen
Probably an altered form of German Dresen or Dreessen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dressen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dressen has seen a change in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 37,881 and by 2010, it had moved up to rank 34,801, showing an 8.13% increase in popularity. The number of individuals carrying this name also increased from 551 in 2000 to 649 in 2010, reflecting a 17.79% increase. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the surname Dressen per 100k population also elevated from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010, a 10.0% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,881 | #34,801 | 8.13% |
| Count | 551 | 649 | 17.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.22 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dressen
When looking at the ethnicity associated with the surname Dressen, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we find some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White decreased slightly from 97.10% to 95.53%, a decline of 1.62%. Hispanic representation saw a rise of 12.84%, moving from 1.09% to 1.23%. Interestingly, there were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities bearing the surname Dressen in 2000. However, by 2010, these groups started to appear in the data, each accounting for approximately 1.23% of all Dressens. There was no change in the Black population with this surname during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 95.53% | -1.62% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 1.23% | 12.84% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |