Explore the Family Name Dulany
The meaning of Dulany
Irish: variant of Delaney. History: Born in Queen’s County, Ireland, Daniel Dulany (1685–1753) emigrated with two brothers, William and Joseph, to Port Tobacco, MD, in c.1703. In 1721 Daniel moved permanently to Annapolis, MD, where he served as attorney general, member of the MD assembly for 20 years, and held several high provincial offices.
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How common is the last name Dulany in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dulany has seen a decrease from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Dulany was ranked as the 36,956th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 42,511th position, representing a downward change of 15.03%. In terms of numerical counts, there were 569 individuals with the surname in 2000, which decreased to 510 by 2010, equating to a reduction of 10.37%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also fell from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,956 | #42,511 | -15.03% |
| Count | 569 | 510 | -10.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.17 | -19.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dulany
The ethnic identities associated with the surname Dulany have also shown some changes between 2000 and 2010, as reported in the Decennial U.S. Census. White individuals bearing the Dulany surname made up 89.98% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 87.25% in 2010. Despite the dominance of the White group, the Hispanic representation increased significantly from 2.64% to 4.71% over the same period, showing a growth of 78.41%. However, the Black population saw a slight drop from 4.22% to 3.92%. Interestingly, new groups emerged in the 2010 report, with Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native each comprising around 1% of Dulanys, whereas they didn't appear in the 2000 data. Those identifying as two or more races also increased from 1.76% to 1.96%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.98% | 87.25% | -3.03% |
| Hispanic | 2.64% | 4.71% | 78.41% |
| Black | 4.22% | 3.92% | -7.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 1.96% | 11.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |