Explore the Family Name Droze
The meaning of Droze
Altered form of French Droz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Droze in the United States?
Based on the analysis of the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Droze witnessed a minor decrease from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 66,878 in 2000, it slipped to 71,265 by 2010, marking a drop of 6.56%. The total count of individuals with this surname also saw a slight decline, going down from 276 to 274 over the same period, which equates to a 0.72% decrease. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the figure dipped by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #71,265 | -6.56% |
| Count | 276 | 274 | -0.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Droze
The ethnicity data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a few changes in the makeup of those carrying the Droze surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority remained White, representing 86.23% in 2000 and slightly declining to 85.77% in 2010. The Black community held at roughly 10.87% in 2000 and rose marginally to 10.95% in 2010. Notably, there was a new appearance of Hispanic ethnicity at 2.19% in 2010, which was absent in the previous census. However, the representation of those identifying as two or more races decreased from 2.17% in 2000 to zero by 2010. There were no identified individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.23% | 85.77% | -0.53% |
| Black | 10.87% | 10.95% | 0.74% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |