Explore the Family Name Dufur
The meaning of Dufur
Altered form of French Dufour.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dufur in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dufur has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname moved from 45,573 in 2000 to 48,530 in 2010, indicating a drop in popularity by 6.49%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a negligible decrease from 442 in 2000 to 435 in 2010, marking a change of -1.58%. The proportion per 100k people also declined by 6.25% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,573 | #48,530 | -6.49% |
| Count | 442 | 435 | -1.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dufur
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Dufur, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, has shown some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black people with this surname was zero in both years. The percentage of White people with this surname decreased from 92.08% in 2000 to 88.74% in 2010, while the proportion of Hispanic individuals saw a significant increase from 4.75% to 8.74%. Interestingly, a percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races appeared in 2010, while there were none in 2000. The proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native people with the Dufur surname decreased by 27.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.08% | 88.74% | -3.63% |
| Hispanic | 4.75% | 8.74% | 84% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.58% | 1.15% | -27.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.13% | 0% | -100% |