Explore the Family Name Duclos
The meaning of Duclos
1. French: topographic name, with fused preposition and definite article du ‘from the’, from Old French clos ‘enclosure’ (see Clos), or a habitational name for someone from Le Clos, the name of several places in various parts of France. 2. Altered form of French Desclaux: habitational name, with fused preposition and definite article des ‘from the’, for someone from Les Claux, the name of several places in various parts of France, from a regional variant of clos ‘enclosure’ (compare 1 above). Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Emile, Rejean, Aime, Alain, Colette, Fernand, Franck, Marcel, Normand, Pascale, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Duclos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Duclos saw a slight dip in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. The rank of this last name went from 12,558th in 2000 to 12,715th in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 1.25%. However, despite losing its rank, the count of people with the surname Duclos actually increased by 7.29%, from 2,263 individuals in 2000 to 2,428 in 2010. While the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 2.38%, it remained relatively stable, changing from 0.84 in 2000 to 0.82 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,558 | #12,715 | -1.25% |
| Count | 2,263 | 2,428 | 7.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.84 | 0.82 | -2.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duclos
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a diverse mix for the surname Duclos. In 2000, the largest ethnic group was White, accounting for 87.89% of individuals with this surname. By 2010, this percentage had slightly decreased to 84.06%. The second-largest ethnic identity was Black, which showed a significant increase from 6.58% in 2000 to 9.43% in 2010. The Hispanic population also grew, from 2.96% to 3.95%. Additionally, the Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a surge percentage-wise, jumping from 0.44% to 0.78%. Individuals identifying as Two or more races decreased from 1.86% to 1.32%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw growth from 0.27% to 0.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.89% | 84.06% | -4.36% |
| Black | 6.58% | 9.43% | 43.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.96% | 3.95% | 33.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 1.32% | -29.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.78% | 77.27% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.27% | 0.45% | 66.67% |