Explore the Family Name Durda

The meaning of Durda

1. Czech: nickname for an irritable person, from a derivative of durdit se ‘to fret or fume’. 2. Polish: nickname derived from the regional verb durdać ‘to grumble’.

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How common is the last name Durda in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Durda saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Durda was ranked 64,934 and rose slightly in ranking to 65,066 in 2010, reflecting a change of -0.2%. The count showed an increase from 286 in 2000 to 305 in 2010, which is a 6.64% increase. However, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 9.09%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#64,934#65,066-0.2%
Count2863056.64%
Proportion per 100k0.110.1-9.09%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Durda

Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Durda, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed that the majority identify as White, although there was a small decrease from 94.41% in 2000 to 91.15% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase during this period, rising from 3.15% in 2000 to 6.89% in 2010, which is a growth of 118.73%. Individuals who identified as two or more races were present in 2000 (1.75%) but no such data was reported in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.

20002010Change
White94.41%91.15%-3.45%
Hispanic3.15%6.89%118.73%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races1.75%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%