Explore the Family Name Duis
The meaning of Duis
North German and Dutch: from a personal name derived from the name Theodorus (see Theodore) or from a personal name based on the ancient Germanic element theud ‘people, race’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Duis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Duis has seen a gradual rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 56,979th in terms of frequency, but it climbed to 52,169th by 2010, a growth rate of 8.44 percent. The actual count of people with this surname also increased from 335 to 398 individuals during this decade, signifying an 18.81 percent surge. The proportion per 100,000 people also underwent a minor increase of 8.33 percent, moving from 0.12 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,979 | #52,169 | 8.44% |
| Count | 335 | 398 | 18.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duis
The ethnic identity associated with the Duis surname has also seen shifts, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly all individuals (96.72 percent) with this surname identified as White. However, by 2010, this percentage dropped slightly to 94.47, indicating a small diversification in the ethnicity of people with this surname. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was some change in other categories over the decade. By 2010, 1.51 percent of people with the Duis surname identified as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races, while 1.26 percent identified as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.72% | 94.47% | -2.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.51% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.51% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |