Explore the Family Name Dunner
The meaning of Dunner
1. German: habitational name for someone from a lost place near Ditzingen (near Leonberg) called Dunn. 2. German (Dünner): habitational name for someone from Dünne near Herford. 3. English: perhaps from an early Middle English survival of the Old English personal name Dunnere. 4. Irish: probably an Anglicized form of an Irish name, perhaps of Downey. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Dunner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dunner has been declining in recent years. In 2000, this surname held a rank of 59,769 and by 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 64,721, marking a decline of 8.29%. Moreover, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 316 in 2000 to 307 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 2.85%. The proportion of the U.S. population carrying this surname per 100,000 people also saw a drop from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.10 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #64,721 | -8.29% |
| Count | 316 | 307 | -2.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dunner
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Dunner, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows a variety of backgrounds. In 2000, 52.85% identified as White, which declined to 46.25% by 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Black increased from 42.72% in 2000 to 48.21% in 2010. Notably, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.53% to 3.58% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased slightly from 1.90% to 1.63%. No individuals were reported as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 42.72% | 48.21% | 12.85% |
| White | 52.85% | 46.25% | -12.49% |
| Hispanic | 2.53% | 3.58% | 41.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 1.63% | -14.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |