Explore the Family Name Duffus
The meaning of Duffus
1. Scottish: habitational name from a place in Morayshire called Duffus. 2. English: nickname or topographic name from Middle English douvehous, duffous ‘dovecote’, for someone who lived by or worked in a dovehouse. It is possible that the English form of this name died out in or after the medieval period. 3. Possibly also an Americanized form of Dutch Duffhues or Duifhuis: topographic or habitational name referring to a house or a farm distinguished by a dovecot (compare 2 above) and named so.
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How common is the last name Duffus in the United States?
The surname "Duffus" has gained in popularity from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. It moved up in rank from 34,503rd most popular surname in 2000 to 31,960th in 2010, a change of 7.37 percent. The count of individuals with this surname increased from 621 to 722 in the same period, indicating a growth rate of 16.26 percent. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Duffus per 100,000 people also increased slightly by 4.35 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,503 | #31,960 | 7.37% |
| Count | 621 | 722 | 16.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.24 | 4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duffus
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts within the Duffus surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. In both years, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. There was a slight increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, going from 2.74 percent to 2.91 percent. The White ethnicity experienced a decrease from 55.88 percent to 46.95 percent while those identifying as Hispanic saw a marginal increase from 3.54 percent to 3.60 percent. The most significant change was observed within the Black ethnicity, which saw an increase from 37.68 percent to 46.12 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.88% | 46.95% | -15.98% |
| Black | 37.68% | 46.12% | 22.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.54% | 3.6% | 1.69% |
| Two or More Races | 2.74% | 2.91% | 6.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |