Explore the Family Name Duchin
The meaning of Duchin
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from Hebrew dukhan ‘pulpit (for a preacher)’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Meyer, Mordechai.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Duchin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Duchin saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Duchin was ranked as the 82,019th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 89,403rd, marking a 9.0 percent decrease. The count also declined from 214 individuals bearing this surname in 2000 to 207 in 2010, representing a 3.27 percent drop. The proportion per 100k people also fell from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010, translating to a 12.5 percent decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,019 | #89,403 | -9% |
| Count | 214 | 207 | -3.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duchin
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Duchin, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicate a notable shift. In 2000, 94.86 percent of those with the Duchin surname identified as White. This figure saw a minor decrease to 93.24 percent in 2010. Notably, the representation of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic ethnicities within those holding the Duchin surname dropped from 2.34 percent each in 2000 to none in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races associated with the Duchin surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.86% | 93.24% | -1.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.34% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.34% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |