Explore the Family Name Duerksen
The meaning of Duerksen
German (Dürksen): variant of Dirksen. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Ewald, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Duerksen in the United States?
The surname Duerksen, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Duerksen ranked as the 26,419th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 27,376th position, marking a decline of 3.62%. However, the number of people carrying this surname showed a marginal increase of 1.5% from 869 in 2000 to 882 in 2010. As a proportion of the population per 100k, the Duerksen surname decreased slightly from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.3 in 2010, presenting a drop of 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,419 | #27,376 | -3.62% |
| Count | 869 | 882 | 1.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.3 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duerksen
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Duerksen surname identify as White, at 95.86% in 2000 and 95.24% in 2010, which suggests only a minor change of -0.65%. The second largest ethnic identity is Hispanic, rising significantly from 1.38% in 2000 to 2.49% in 2010, demonstrating an impressive increase of 80.43%. Representation from Asian/Pacific Islander fell sharply from 1.61% to 0.68%, a decrease of 57.76% over the decade. Those identifying with two or more races saw a growth of 30.77% over the same period. The Black community, along with the American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, however, did not show any representation under the Duerksen surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.86% | 95.24% | -0.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 2.49% | 80.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.36% | 30.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.61% | 0.68% | -57.76% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |