Explore the Family Name Dueker
The meaning of Dueker
North German (Düker): variant of Dücker (see Duecker). Compare Duker.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dueker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dueker saw a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 57,406th most common, but by 2010 it fell to the 59,470th spot — a dip of 3.6 percent. The overall count of people with the surname Dueker increased slightly from 332 in 2000 to 340 in 2010, showing a growth of 2.41 percent. The proportion per 100k people remained consistent at 0.12 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #59,470 | -3.6% |
| Count | 332 | 340 | 2.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dueker
The ethnicity associated with the surname Dueker also experienced some changes over the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group in both years was those identifying as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 94.58 percent in 2000 to 92.65 percent in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw a significant increase of 111.05 percent, rising from 1.81 percent in 2000 to 3.82 percent in 2010. There was also an appearance of individuals identifying as Two or more races in 2010, making up 1.47 percent of the total. However, there were no individuals that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.58% | 92.65% | -2.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 3.82% | 111.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |