Explore the Family Name Duhn
The meaning of Duhn
1. North German: from Middle Low German dūn(e) ‘swollen, full, drunk’; ‘tight, narrow’, hence probably a nickname for a heavy person or a drunkard, or a topographic name for someone living in a narrow place. 2. Danish: occupational name meaning ‘servant’ or a topographic name of German origin meaning ‘marsh, bog’.
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How common is the last name Duhn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Duhn has seen a notable shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Duhn was the 56,246th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it fell to the 65,244th spot, marking a decrease of 16%. The total number of people with the last name Duhn also experienced a decline from 340 in 2000 to 304 in 2010, demonstrating a drop of 10.59%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also fell from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, which is a decrease of 23.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #65,244 | -16% |
| Count | 340 | 304 | -10.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duhn
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts in the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the surname Duhn from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased slightly from 3.53% to 3.62%, while representation among those identifying with two or more races rose from 0% to 3.29%. The proportion of those identifying as White decreased marginally from 89.71% to 88.49%. For those identifying as Hispanic, there was a slight increase from 1.76% to 1.97%. However, the percentage of Black individuals with the surname Duhn saw a significant decline from 3.82% to 2.63%. There were no changes reported for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.71% | 88.49% | -1.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.53% | 3.62% | 2.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.29% | 0% |
| Black | 3.82% | 2.63% | -31.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 1.97% | 11.93% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |