Explore the Family Name Duch
The meaning of Duch
1. Polish, Sorbian, and Ukrainian: nickname from duch ‘spirit, breath’. 2. Czech: from a short form of the Old Czech personal name Duchoslav, composed of the elements duch ‘spirit’ + slav ‘glory’ or ‘famous’. 3. Catalan: variant of Duc, a nickname or status name from duc ‘duke’ (see Duke). 4. English (North Yorkshire and Durham): variant of Dutch. 5. Cambodian: written ឌុច, unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: Vietnamese Nga, Phal, Phan, Sophan, Tha, Thang, Yen. German Kurt, Klaus.
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How common is the last name Duch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Duch decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Duch was ranked 24,328 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 27,756, a decrease of approximately 14.09%. The number of people with this surname also fell from 965 in 2000 to 866 in 2010, representing a drop of roughly 10.26%. This resulted in a decrease in the proportion of individuals named Duch per 100,000 people from 0.36 to 0.29 (-19.44%) over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,328 | #27,756 | -14.09% |
| Count | 965 | 866 | -10.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.29 | -19.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duch
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Duch, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some fluctuation. Between 2000 and 2010, there was an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 26.11% to 30.37%) and Hispanic (from 2.59% to 3.00%). Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as White slightly decreased from 65.80% to 64.32%. There was, however, a significant decrease in those claiming two or more races, dropping from 4.25% to 1.39%. Interestingly, there were no recorded instances of the Duch surname being associated with Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.8% | 64.32% | -2.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 26.11% | 30.37% | 16.32% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 3% | 15.83% |
| Two or More Races | 4.25% | 1.39% | -67.29% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |