Explore the Family Name Dufrane
The meaning of Dufrane
Americanized form of French Dufrêne (see Dufrene) or Dufresne.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dufrane in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Dufrane surname rose in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 42,363rd most popular, but by 2010, it had climbed to rank 40,800th. This represents a rise of approximately 3.69%. The number of individuals with the Dufrane surname also increased during this period - from 482 in 2000 to 535 in 2010, marking an increase of 11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,363 | #40,800 | 3.69% |
| Count | 482 | 535 | 11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dufrane
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Dufrane surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals several shifts from 2000 to 2010. Although the majority of Dufranes identified as White in both years (92.74% in 2000 and 89.72% in 2010), there was a small decrease in this percentage over the decade. Meanwhile, the proportion of Dufranes identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased significantly, from 2.49% to 3.36%. In addition, new groups emerged within the Dufrane population: those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black were recorded for the first time in the 2010 census, albeit making up less than 2% of the total each.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.74% | 89.72% | -3.26% |
| Two or More Races | 3.94% | 3.55% | -9.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.49% | 3.36% | 34.94% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.5% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |