Explore the Family Name Duerr
The meaning of Duerr
German (Dürr): see Durr. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Gerhart, Frieda, Friedrich, Gerhard, Heinz, Hermann, Lorenz, Ralf, Wolf.
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How common is the last name Duerr in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Duerr dipped slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 11,295th in popularity, dropping to 11,982nd by 2010, a change of -6.08%. However, the count of individuals with this surname rose slightly from 2,567 in 2000 to 2,607 in 2010, an increase of 1.56%. The proportion of people named Duerr per 100,000 decreased by approximately 7.37% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,295 | #11,982 | -6.08% |
| Count | 2,567 | 2,607 | 1.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.95 | 0.88 | -7.37% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duerr
The ethnic identity associated with the Duerr surname also saw some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as White fell slightly from 96.38% in 2000 to 95.63% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.97% to 1.34%, and individuals of Hispanic ethnicity grew from 0.90% to 1.15%. The group identifying with two or more races saw a growth of 35.20%. Unfortunately, the data for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy reasons in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.38% | 95.63% | -0.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.69% | 35.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.97% | 1.34% | 38.14% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 1.15% | 27.78% |
| Black | 0.19% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.31% | 0% | 0% |