Explore the Family Name Droz
The meaning of Droz
French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Drogo, a short form of compound names based on the element drog, presumably meaning ‘battle’ (see also Drew). This surname is also found in Puerto Rico. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Aida, Cruz Maria, Diego, Jose, Miguel, Milagros, Nydia, Osvaldo, Rodriguez, Vidal.
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How common is the last name Droz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Droz has moderately increased from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Droz was ranked 27,496th and had a tally count of 825. By 2010, it moved up in rank to 27,110 with an increase in count to 893, representing a change of approximately 1.4% in rank and 8.24% in count. Despite this rise, the proportion of individuals with the Droz surname per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 3.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,496 | #27,110 | 1.4% |
| Count | 825 | 893 | 8.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.3 | -3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Droz
Regarding the ethnicity distribution for the surname Droz, again referring to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic group associated with the name is White, although its percentage decreased from 64.36% to 60.13% over the decade. Additionally, the surname experienced a significant increase in its association with Hispanic ethnicity, rising from 32.48% to 37.40%. There were decreases in the Asian/Pacific Islander category from 1.21% to 0.56%, while those identifying with two or more races increased from 1.21% to 1.46%. The Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native categories showed no recorded changes; data for these groups may have been suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.36% | 60.13% | -6.57% |
| Hispanic | 32.48% | 37.4% | 15.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 1.46% | 20.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.21% | 0.56% | -53.72% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |