Explore the Family Name Duhe
The meaning of Duhe
French (Duhé): variant of Duez and, in North America, an altered form of this. It is very rare in France. Compare Due 3. History: The majority of the American bearers of the surname Duhe are descendants of Joseph Duez/Duhay/Duhé from France, who married Marie-Louise Trudel in L’Ange-Gardien, QC, in 1734. Some characteristic forenames: French Gaston, Marcel, Aime, Antoine, Leonce.
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How common is the last name Duhe in the United States?
The surname Duhe has seen a change in its popularity over the years, according to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Duhe was ranked 19,953rd most popular surname; however, by 2010, it had slipped to 22,618th, indicating a drop in popularity of 13.36%. Correspondingly, the count of people carrying the Duhe surname also decreased from 1,245 in 2000 to 1,135 in 2010, marking a decline of 8.84%. The proportion of individuals named Duhe per 100,000 people also reduced, falling from 0.46 in 2000 to 0.38 in 2010, a decrease of 17.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,953 | #22,618 | -13.36% |
| Count | 1,245 | 1,135 | -8.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.38 | -17.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duhe
Shifting focus to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Duhe, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting trends between 2000 and 2010. Most notably, the percentage of Duhes identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of nearly 40%, rising from 0.88% to 1.23%. Those identifying as Black or as having two or more races also saw increases of 10.19% and 10% respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as White declined slightly by 3.21%, dropping from 80.56% to 77.97%. For Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, there were no individuals who identified with these ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.56% | 77.97% | -3.21% |
| Black | 17.27% | 19.03% | 10.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.32% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 1.23% | 39.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |