Explore the Family Name Dufford
How common is the last name Dufford in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dufford saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It ranked 41,596 in 2000 but by 2010, it dropped to rank 46,404, showing an 11.56% decrease in rankings. The count of individuals carrying this surname also decreased by 6.9%, going from 493 in 2000 to 459 in 2010. Accordingly, the proportion of people with the surname Dufford per 100,000 individuals also decreased by 11.11% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,596 | #46,404 | -11.56% |
| Count | 493 | 459 | -6.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dufford
The ethnicity distribution of the surname Dufford, based on Decennial U.S. Census data, showed a minor shift over the course of ten years. In 2000, 96.55% of individuals with this surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 93.90% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, from 0% in 2000 to 1.09% and 2.18% respectively in 2010. The portion of individuals identifying as two or more races also increased by 20.99%. However, there were no individuals with this surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 93.9% | -2.74% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.18% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 1.96% | 20.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |