Explore the Family Name Drymon
The meaning of Drymon
Altered form of Dryman, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Drymon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Drymon has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 68,172nd most popular in the United States with 270 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had marginally improved to 68,122nd and the count rose to 289, demonstrating a growth rate of 7.04 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #68,122 | 0.07% |
| Count | 270 | 289 | 7.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drymon
Regarding ethnicity, data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Drymon surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, showing a small increase from 87.41 percent in 2000 to 89.27 percent in 2010. There were also minor changes in other categories; the proportion identifying as Hispanic decreased significantly by 35.34 percent, while those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander appeared for the first time in 2010 with a proportion of 2.08 percent. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decline of 31.94 percent. Meanwhile, there were no individuals who identified as Black in either census year, and the proportion of people identifying as belonging to two or more races dropped to zero in 2010 after being recorded at 2.22 percent in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.41% | 89.27% | 2.13% |
| Hispanic | 4.81% | 3.11% | -35.34% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.07% | 2.77% | -31.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.08% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.22% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |