Explore the Family Name Druce
The meaning of Druce
1. English: variant of Drewes, a surname of French origin. 2. Possibly an altered form of Dutch and German Drewes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Druce in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Druce has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 53,782 in popularity with a proportion of 0.13 per 100,000 people. By 2010, it had dropped to rank 58,604 with a proportion of 0.12 per 100,000. This indicates a change in rank of -8.97% and a decrease in proportion of -7.69%. The total count of individuals with this surname also experienced a decline from 360 in 2000 to 346 in 2010, showing a reduction of -3.89%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,782 | #58,604 | -8.97% |
| Count | 360 | 346 | -3.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Druce
In terms of ethnic identity, those with the surname Druce were predominantly white, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 94.44% identified as white, with this percentage slightly dropping to 92.20% in 2010. Over the decade, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.33% to 4.62%, which equates to a change of 38.74%. Additionally, 2010 saw some individuals with the surname Druce identifying as belonging to two or more races (1.45%) and Black (1.45%), categories that were not represented in the 2000 data. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.44% | 92.2% | -2.37% |
| Hispanic | 3.33% | 4.62% | 38.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |