Explore the Family Name Duey
The meaning of Duey
1. Welsh: variant of Dewey. 2. Americanized form of Duy, a German surname of French origin.
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How common is the last name Duey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Duey has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it held the rank of 31,301 and fell to 33,894 in 2010, marking an 8.28% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also dipped by 4.14%, falling from 700 to 671. Consequently, the proportion of people named Duey per 100,000 decreased by 11.54%, dropping from 0.26 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,301 | #33,894 | -8.28% |
| Count | 700 | 671 | -4.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duey
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Duey has also seen some changes according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, maintaining a steady proportion around 89.42% in 2010 from 89.57% in 2000. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a decline of 6.29%, dropping to 4.02% in 2010 from 4.29% in 2000. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races increased significantly by 46.26%, growing from 2.14% in 2000 to 3.13% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic experienced a 20.43% increase, rising to 2.24% from 1.86%. No changes were recorded for the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.57% | 89.42% | -0.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.29% | 4.02% | -6.29% |
| Two or More Races | 2.14% | 3.13% | 46.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 2.24% | 20.43% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |