Explore the Family Name Duchow
The meaning of Duchow
East German: derivative of Sorbian, Polish, or other Slavic duch ‘spirit, breath’, most likely from a pet form (ending in -o) of a personal name based on this word. Some characteristic forenames: German Reinhardt, Willi.
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How common is the last name Duchow in the United States?
The surname Duchow, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, had a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 48,567th and by 2010 it had dropped to 49,177th, representing a -1.26% change. However, the number of individuals bearing the surname Duchow increased from 408 in 2000 to 428 in 2010, accounting for a 4.9% growth rate. The proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #49,177 | -1.26% |
| Count | 408 | 428 | 4.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duchow
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that most individuals with the Duchow surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a small decrease in this group, from 96.08% to 91.12%. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw an increase from 1.72% to 3.04%, while those identifying as two or more races also rose from 1.23% to 2.34%. There was a new appearance of Hispanic identification in 2010, standing at 1.64%, whereas it was absent in the 2000 data. Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native identifications remained at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.08% | 91.12% | -5.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.72% | 3.04% | 76.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 2.34% | 90.24% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |