Explore the Family Name Driessen
The meaning of Driessen
Dutch, Flemish, and North German: patronymic, formed with sen ‘son’, from the personal name Dries.
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How common is the last name Driessen in the United States?
The surname Driessen has seen an increase in its popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 30,483rd most common surname, a ranking that slightly improved to 29,986th by 2010. This represents a change of 1.63%. The number of people carrying this name also grew from 723 in 2000 to 783 in 2010, marking an 8.3% increase. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 individuals remained constant at 0.27 during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,483 | #29,986 | 1.63% |
| Count | 723 | 783 | 8.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Driessen
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Driessen according to the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting changes over time. While the surname is predominantly associated with white ethnicity, there was a small decrease of 4.48% in this category from 2000 to 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals identifying as black and with two or more races increased significantly by 44.61% and 29.71% respectively. Hispanic representation also rose from 1.38% to 2.04%. Notably, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.24% | 84.29% | -4.48% |
| Black | 7.33% | 10.6% | 44.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 2.04% | 47.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 1.79% | 29.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |