Explore the Family Name Drier
The meaning of Drier
Americanized form of German Dreyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Drier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Drier has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 33,206 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had dropped to rank 38,050, marking a decrease of 14.59%. The number of individuals bearing the name also decreased from 649 to 583 during this period, showing a 10.17% dip. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 citizens fell from 0.24 to 0.2, indicating a reduction of 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,206 | #38,050 | -14.59% |
| Count | 649 | 583 | -10.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.2 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drier
As per the Decennial U.S. Census data regarding ethnicity, most people with the Drier surname identified as White, although there was a slight drop of 2.01% from 95.22% in 2000 to 93.31% in 2010. A small fraction identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.77% in 2000 and 0.86% in 2010), Hispanic (2% in 2000 and 2.92% in 2010), and Black (1.54% in 2000 and 1.72% in 2010). These categories saw increases of 11.69%, 46%, and 11.69% respectively. Interestingly, an addition to the ethnic mix in 2010 was those identifying with two or more races at 1.20%, which was not present in the 2000 census. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.22% | 93.31% | -2.01% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2.92% | 46% |
| Black | 1.54% | 1.72% | 11.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.77% | 0.86% | 11.69% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |