Explore the Family Name Durel
The meaning of Durel
French: from a diminutive of dur ‘hard, obstinate’, used as a nickname for a hard-hearted, uncompromising individual.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Durel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Durel has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 63,141 but fell to 69,793 by 2010, marking a decrease of 10.54%. The number of people bearing this surname also dropped from 296 in 2000 to 281 in 2010, representing a 5.07% decrease. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 9.09%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #69,793 | -10.54% |
| Count | 296 | 281 | -5.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Durel
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Durel also experienced some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 81.08% of those with the Durel surname identified as White, which decreased to 77.94% by 2010. Those identifying as Black rose from 14.53% in 2000 to 17.08% in 2010, experiencing a significant increase of 17.55%. The percentage of those of Hispanic ethnicity slightly decreased from 2.70% to 2.49%. Interestingly, by 2010, 1.78% claimed two or more races. However, there were no recorded changes in the percentages of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.08% | 77.94% | -3.87% |
| Black | 14.53% | 17.08% | 17.55% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 2.49% | -7.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |