Explore the Family Name Duer
The meaning of Duer
1. German (Dür): variant of Dürr (see Durr). 2. German: either a variant of Dühr or a short form of any of various compound names, such as Dürholdt or Dürkop, all formed with Old High German tiuri ‘dear’ or Middle Low German dür ‘dear, expensive’. 3. Danish: habitational name from a short form of a place called Duerlund.
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How common is the last name Duer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Duer saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 20,854 in 2000, it dropped to a rank of 23,065 in 2010, indicating a decline in popularity by approximately 10.6%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 1,177 in 2000 to 1,108 in 2010, a drop of nearly 5.86%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Duer per 100,000 people also fell by around 13.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,854 | #23,065 | -10.6% |
| Count | 1,177 | 1,108 | -5.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.38 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Duer has also seen some shifts during the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a small decrease in this group from 94.05% in 2000 to 92.60% in 2010. Notable changes were observed among those identifying as Hispanic, which saw an increase from 2.12% to 3.34%, equating to a growth of 57.55%. In contrast, those identifying as Black saw a significant decrease from 1.27% to 0.72%. A considerable increase was seen among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, going up from 0.51% to 1.53%, marking a 200% change. Slight decreases were observed in the groups identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.05% | 92.6% | -1.54% |
| Hispanic | 2.12% | 3.34% | 57.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.51% | 1.53% | 200% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 0.99% | -10% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.93% | 0.81% | -12.9% |
| Black | 1.27% | 0.72% | -43.31% |