Explore the Family Name Dryman
The meaning of Dryman
Americanized form of German Dreymann: habitational name for someone from Dreyen near Herford or Dreye near Bremen. Compare Drymon.
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How common is the last name Dryman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dryman saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dryman was ranked as the 56,120th most popular surname while it dropped to the 66,371st position in 2010, indicating an 18.27% decrease. The count also fell from 341 to 298, marking a 12.61% reduction. The proportion of individuals with the Dryman surname per 100,000 people decreased by 23.08%, from 0.13 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #66,371 | -18.27% |
| Count | 341 | 298 | -12.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dryman
When examining the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Dryman, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts. In the year 2000, 92.38% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 89.26% by 2010. The percentage of those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 1.47% to 2.35%. Similarly, the population identifying with two or more ethnicities marginally rose from 4.69% to 4.70%. During this 10-year period, there was also a new development, with 3.02% of Drymans identifying as Hispanic in 2010, whereas none did in 2000. No changes were registered for Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.38% | 89.26% | -3.38% |
| Two or More Races | 4.69% | 4.7% | 0.21% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.47% | 2.35% | 59.86% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |