Explore the Family Name Dumitrescu
The meaning of Dumitrescu
Romanian: patronymic, with the suffix -escu, from the personal name Dumitru.
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How common is the last name Dumitrescu in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dumitrescu saw a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Dumitrescu ranked 55,849 in terms of popularity, and by 2010, it had climbed to the 47,878 spot. This represents a change of 14.27 percent over the decade. The count of people with the surname also increased during this period. In 2000, there were 343 people with this surname, but by 2010, the number had risen to 442, marking an increase of 28.86 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also slightly increased from 0.13 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #47,878 | 14.27% |
| Count | 343 | 442 | 28.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.15 | 15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dumitrescu
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dumitrescu, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, with a rise from 89.21 percent in 2000 to 95.02 percent in 2010. There was a decrease in those identifying as having two or more races, dropping from 6.41 percent to 1.58 percent. Hispanic identification also decreased from 3.79 percent to 2.26 percent over the same decade. A new category emerged in 2010 with 1.13 percent identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. No individuals with the Dumitrescu surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.21% | 95.02% | 6.51% |
| Hispanic | 3.79% | 2.26% | -40.37% |
| Two or More Races | 6.41% | 1.58% | -75.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |