Explore the Family Name Duensing
The meaning of Duensing
North German (Dünsing): habitational name from a shortened form of Dudensing, recorded in the 17th century as Du(d)ensiek, from siek ‘swamp’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Duensing in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Duensing has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 29,625th most common surname in the United States with a count of 750. By 2010, its rank dropped to 31,824 and the count reduced to 725, marking a change of -7.42% in rank and -3.33% in count. The proportion per 100k also decreased by -10.71%, shifting from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,625 | #31,824 | -7.42% |
| Count | 750 | 725 | -3.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duensing
As for the ethnicity breakdown, according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of people with the surname Duensing identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a minor decrease from 96.67% in 2000 to 94.90% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant increase, jumping from 1.20% in 2000 to 2.48% in 2010. Those who identify with two or more races also experienced a slight increase from 1.33% in 2000 to 1.38% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.67% | 94.9% | -1.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 2.48% | 106.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 1.38% | 3.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |