Explore the Family Name Dunsworth
The meaning of Dunsworth
English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): variant of Dungworth, a habitational name from Dungworth in Bradfield (Yorkshire), recorded as Dungeworth in 1440 and Douningworth in 1552. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Dunsworth in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dunsworth has seen minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,492 in terms of popularity and had a count of 695. By 2010, the rank slightly declined to 32,365, yet the count rose to 711, indicating an increase of 2.3%. The proportion per 100k also saw a decrease by 7.69% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,492 | #32,365 | -2.77% |
| Count | 695 | 711 | 2.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dunsworth
Looking at ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census showed that individuals with the Dunsworth surname identified predominantly as White in both 2000 and 2010, although the percentage decreased slightly from 93.09% to 91.42% respectively. There was a notable increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising by 33.54%, and those identifying as Hispanic, which saw an increase of 50.79%. However, the proportion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a significant decrease of 21.53%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.09% | 91.42% | -1.79% |
| Hispanic | 3.17% | 4.78% | 50.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 2.11% | 33.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.44% | 1.13% | -21.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |