Explore the Family Name Duffany
The meaning of Duffany
Americanized form of French Canadian Dauphinais.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Duffany in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Duffany has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Duffany was ranked 51,119th in popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 52,383rd, a decrease of 2.47%. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this name increased from 383 to 396, a growth of 3.39%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people in the population, the presence of the Duffany name saw a drop of 7.14%, from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,119 | #52,383 | -2.47% |
| Count | 383 | 396 | 3.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duffany
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Duffany surname identify as White. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, 97.39% identified as White in 2000, although this percentage declined slightly to 93.94% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. The census data also shows that there was an emergence of diversity among those with the Duffany surname in 2010. While no individuals reported multiple ethnic identities or Hispanic ethnicity in 2000, these categories appeared in 2010, accounting for 2.02% and 2.53% respectively. No individuals with the Duffany surname identified as American Indian or Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.39% | 93.94% | -3.54% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.53% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |