Explore the Family Name Dulay
The meaning of Dulay
1. Filipino: occupational name from Tagalog dulay ‘climbing from branch to branch of tree as in picking fruits or gathering bird’s nest’. 2. Filipino: from Bikol dulay ‘clay jar for drinking water’, probably a metonymic occupational name for a jar maker. 3. Indian (Punjab): Sikh name based on the name of a Jat clan, a habitational name from village of this name in Punjab. 4. Hungarian: habitational name for someone from a place called Duló in Trencsény County. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Adolfo, Anacleto, Angeles, Angelita, Anicia, Artemio, Arturo, Carlos, Carmelita, Carolina, Catalina, Cipriano.
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How common is the last name Dulay in the United States?
The Dulay surname has increased in popularity based on Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the surname was ranked the 19,942nd most popular in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to the 18,786th spot, marking a 5.8% increase. The number of individuals bearing the Dulay surname also saw an increase from 1,246 in 2000 to 1,459 in 2010, a growth rate of 17.09%. The proportion of people named Dulay per 100,000 residents marginally increased by 6.52%, moving from 0.46 in 2000 to 0.49 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,942 | #18,786 | 5.8% |
| Count | 1,246 | 1,459 | 17.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.49 | 6.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dulay
Regarding ethnic identity, the majority of the Dulays identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010, at 71.03% and 71.90% respectively, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Those who identified with two or more races saw a significant increase from 4.9% to 6.31%, a change of 28.78%. There was a decrease in those identifying as White from 19.66% to 15.9%, a drop of 19.13%. The Hispanic representation within the Dulay surname holders experienced a growth from 3.93% to 4.80%, a 22.14% change. Interestingly, there were no recorded individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, these groups accounted for 0.69% and 0.41% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 71.03% | 71.9% | 1.22% |
| White | 19.66% | 15.9% | -19.13% |
| Two or More Races | 4.9% | 6.31% | 28.78% |
| Hispanic | 3.93% | 4.8% | 22.14% |
| Black | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.41% | 0% |