Explore the Family Name Duel
The meaning of Duel
Altered form of German Düll (see Duell).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Duel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Duel experienced a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Duel was ranked as the 53,659th most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 361 individuals carrying this name. This represented a proportion of 0.13 per 100,000 population. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 61,585 and the count decreased to 326, indicating a -14.77% change in rank and -9.7% change in count. The proportion per 100,000 also dropped to 0.11, marking a -15.38% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #61,585 | -14.77% |
| Count | 361 | 326 | -9.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duel
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Duel surname. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with the surname Duel identified as White, with 96.4% and 96.63% respectively, showing a slight increase of 0.24%. The only other ethnicity reported was Hispanic, making up 2.49% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 2.45% in 2010. There were no recorded Duels identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 96.63% | 0.24% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 2.45% | -1.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |