Explore the Family Name Duchon
The meaning of Duchon
1. Czech (Duchoň): from a derivative of the Old Czech personal name Duchoslav, based on the element duch ‘spirit’. 2. French: from a diminutive of duc ‘duke’, hence a nickname for someone who gave himself airs and graces or a metonymic occupational name for someone who worked in the household of a duke.
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How common is the last name Duchon in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Duchon has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Duchon was ranked 59,293rd in terms of popularity, with approximately 319 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, its ranking had dropped to 64,054th, and the count of people named Duchon decreased by 2.51% to 311. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined slightly by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #64,054 | -8.03% |
| Count | 319 | 311 | -2.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duchon
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the Duchon surname identify as White, though there has been a slight decrease in this group from 98.75% in 2000 to 93.57% in 2010. There was no change in the number of Duchons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black between 2000 and 2010. However, new ethnic identities were reported in 2010, with 1.61% of Duchons identifying as Two or more races and another 1.61% as American Indian and Alaskan Native. Additionally, 3.22% identified as Hispanic in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.75% | 93.57% | -5.25% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.22% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |