Explore the Family Name Driesen
The meaning of Driesen
Dutch, Flemish, and North German: variant of Driessen. Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Hans.
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How common is the last name Driesen in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Driesen has remained relatively stable over time. In 2000, Driesen was ranked as the 73,412th most popular surname in the U.S., and by 2010 it had dropped slightly to the 75,069th position, a change of -2.26 percent. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 246 in 2000 to 257 in 2010, marking a 4.47 percent growth. The proportion of Driesens per 100k people remained consistent at 0.09 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #75,069 | -2.26% |
| Count | 246 | 257 | 4.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Driesen
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Driesen identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 94 percent of Driesens were White, although the percentage did decrease slightly from 94.72 to 94.16. The number of Driesens identifying as Hispanic also decreased during this period, going from 2.85 percent to 2.33 percent. A new element in 2010 was the appearance of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races, comprising 2.33 percent of Driesens. There were no recorded instances of Driesens identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.72% | 94.16% | -0.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.85% | 2.33% | -18.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |