Explore the Family Name Dry
The meaning of Dry
English: variant of Dray.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dry in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Dry" has seen a significant decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 9708 in popularity with 3070 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 12921 and the count had dropped to 2379; this represents a decrease in popularity by 33.1 percent and a decrease in the number of bearers by 22.51 percent. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people fell from 1.14 to 0.81, marking a 28.95 percent decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,708 | #12,921 | -33.1% |
| Count | 3,070 | 2,379 | -22.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.14 | 0.81 | -28.95% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dry
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts over the same decade. While the majority of those with the "Dry" surname identified as White (83.58 percent in 2000 and 82.72 percent in 2010), there was notable growth within Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups. Hispanics carrying the surname increased from 1.17 percent to 1.81 percent, an increase of 54.70 percent. Similarly, American Indian and Alaskan Natives saw a 37.52 percent rise from 5.41 percent to 7.44 percent. The proportion of bearers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black, however, decreased by 6.78 percent and 26.14 percent respectively. Lastly, the group identifying as two or more races increased slightly from 2.02 percent to 2.14 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.58% | 82.72% | -1.03% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5.41% | 7.44% | 37.52% |
| Black | 7.23% | 5.34% | -26.14% |
| Two or More Races | 2.02% | 2.14% | 5.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 1.81% | 54.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0.55% | -6.78% |