Explore the Family Name Dues
The meaning of Dues
North German (Düs): 1. topographic name from Westphalian dialect dūs ‘pile, decay’. 2. variant of Duis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dues in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dues has slightly increased over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 28,142 and by 2010, it had risen to 27,756, a growth rate of approximately 1.37%. Correspondingly, the count of individuals with this surname grew from 801 in 2000 to 866 in 2010, an increase of 8.11%. However, when expressed as a proportion per 100,000 people, there was a minor decrease of 3.33%, moving from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,142 | #27,756 | 1.37% |
| Count | 801 | 866 | 8.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.29 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dues
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals slight shifts over the same period. The majority of those with the Dues surname identified as White, although their percentage decreased marginally from 75.91% in 2000 to 75.40% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Black also fell slightly, from 20.85% in 2000 to 20.32% in 2010. The Hispanic and those who identify with two or more races showed modest increases, with the former group increasing from 1.62% to 1.96% and the latter from 1.25% to 1.62%. No change was observed for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with no representation in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.91% | 75.4% | -0.67% |
| Black | 20.85% | 20.32% | -2.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 1.96% | 20.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.62% | 29.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |