Explore the Family Name Duden
The meaning of Duden
North German: 1. patronymic from the ancient Germanic personal name Dudo (see Due). 2. habitational name from Duden, a place near (former) Gumbinnen in (former) East Prussia.
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How common is the last name Duden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Duden' has seen a decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 'Duden' ranked as the 38,035th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 43,438th spot, marking a 14.21 percent decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, dropping from 548 in 2000 to 497 in 2010, which represents a 9.31 percent decline. The proportion of 'Duden' per 100,000 people saw a similar downward trend, decreasing by 15 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,035 | #43,438 | -14.21% |
| Count | 548 | 497 | -9.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duden
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Duden' also experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. During this timeframe, the percentage of individuals identifying as White increased slightly from 94.34 percent to 96.18 percent. The Hispanic segment also grew marginally, going up from 1.28 percent to 1.41 percent, a growth of 10.16 percent. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black decreased significantly, dropping from 3.10 percent in 2000 to 1.21 percent in 2010, a reduction of 60.97 percent. There were no Duden individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and there was a decrease to zero in those reporting two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.34% | 96.18% | 1.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 1.41% | 10.16% |
| Black | 3.1% | 1.21% | -60.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |