Explore the Family Name Dross
The meaning of Dross
1. German: variant of Tross. 2. German: altered form of French Droz. It is of Huguenot origin. 3. Americanized form of Dutch Dros: variant of Drost.
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How common is the last name Dross in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dross saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank dropped significantly from 43,290 in 2000 to 51,281 in 2010, which is an 18.46% change. The total count of people with the surname also decreased by 13.62%, from 470 in 2000 to 406 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Dross per 100,000 also saw a decline by 17.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,290 | #51,281 | -18.46% |
| Count | 470 | 406 | -13.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dross
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates significant changes between 2000 and 2010 for the surname Dross. Individuals identifying as White decreased from 80.64% to 73.65%, marking an 8.67% change. However, there were appreciable increases in other ethnic identities. The Hispanic representation rose from 14.89% to 19.46%, a 30.69% increase, while the Black community saw a jump from 3.19% to 5.17%, a remarkable 62.07% change. There was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year. Notably, in 2010, a small percentage (1.23%) of individuals began identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.64% | 73.65% | -8.67% |
| Hispanic | 14.89% | 19.46% | 30.69% |
| Black | 3.19% | 5.17% | 62.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |