Explore the Family Name Drey
The meaning of Drey
1. German: habitational name from Dreyen, a place near Herford, or Dreye, a place near Bremen. 2. English: variant of Dray.
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How common is the last name Drey in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Drey' has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,904 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to a rank of 32,123, a decrease of 7.42%. The total count of people with this surname also dropped slightly from 741 to 718, representing a change of -3.1%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named 'Drey' per 100,000 decreased from 0.27 to 0.24, marking an 11.11% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,904 | #32,123 | -7.42% |
| Count | 741 | 718 | -3.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drey
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Drey' identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 93.52% in 2000 to 91.92% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was an increase among those who identify as Hispanic and Black, with an increase of 20.25% and 19.75% respectively. Additionally, individuals identifying with two or more races saw a significant rise from 0.81% to 1.67%, indicating a change of over 106.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.52% | 91.92% | -1.71% |
| Hispanic | 4.05% | 4.87% | 20.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 1.67% | 106.17% |
| Black | 0.81% | 0.97% | 19.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |