Explore the Family Name Duerst
The meaning of Duerst
German (Dürst): see Durst 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Duerst in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Duerst has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 43,058th in the nation, but improved to a rank of 41,501 in 2010, a positive change of approximately 3.62%. The number of people carrying the Duerst surname increased from 473 in 2000 to 524 by 2010, representing a growth rate of over 10%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,058 | #41,501 | 3.62% |
| Count | 473 | 524 | 10.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duerst
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Duerst surname, Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the overwhelming majority are of White ethnicity. In 2000, around 96.41% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.61% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no recorded Hispanic representation in 2000, but this changed by 2010, with 1.91% identifying as such. Those identifying with two or more races decreased noticeably, dropping by almost 44% over the decade. There were no individuals with the Duerst surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native throughout the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.41% | 95.61% | -0.83% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.91% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 0.95% | -43.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |