Explore the Family Name Druse
The meaning of Druse
North German: nickname from Low German drus ‘sullen’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Druse in the United States?
According to data drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Druse has seen a decreased popularity over the years. In 2000, Druse was ranked 80,502 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, its ranking fell to 110,286, indicating a 37% drop in popularity. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname also dipped from 219 in 2000 to 160 in 2010, marking a decrease of almost 27%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Druse per 100,000 also lowered by 37.5% between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,502 | #110,286 | -37% |
| Count | 219 | 160 | -26.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.05 | -37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Druse
In terms of ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, most individuals carrying the Druse surname identified as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 96.8% of Druse bearers were White, though this proportion slightly decreased to 95% by 2010. There were no reported instances of the surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, no recorded instances of Druse surname holders identified with two or more races during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 95% | -1.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |