Explore the Family Name Duane
The meaning of Duane
Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Dubháin or Ó Damháin (see Doane).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Duane in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Duane has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 14,664th most common surname, but dropped to the 16,809th spot in 2010, showing a change of -14.63% in its ranking. The data also shows that the number of people with the surname Duane decreased during this period, with a count of 1,859 in 2000 and 1,698 in 2010, which represents an -8.66% change. Similarly, the proportion per 100k people also declined by -15.94%, going from 0.69 in 2000 to 0.58 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,664 | #16,809 | -14.63% |
| Count | 1,859 | 1,698 | -8.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.58 | -15.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duane
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Duane also changed over the decade as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority (89.56%) of individuals with the Duane surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 87.57% in 2010. During the same period, representation in other ethnic groups either increased or decreased: Asian/Pacific Islander representation went down by -40.45%, whereas Two or More Races saw a surge of 45.36%. Those identifying as Hispanic rose from 2.90% to 3.77%, marking a 30% increase. People identifying as Black slightly increased from 1.78% to 2.00%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a rise of 38.87%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.56% | 87.57% | -2.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.01% | 4.18% | 38.87% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 3.77% | 30% |
| Black | 1.78% | 2% | 12.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.41% | 45.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.78% | 1.06% | -40.45% |