Explore the Family Name Durell
The meaning of Durell
English (of Norman origin): variant of Dorrell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Durell in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Durell has experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The surname's ranking dropped by approximately 3.89%, moving from position 39,560 in 2000 to 41,100 in 2010. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Durell surname increased by 1.34% during the same period, growing from 523 to 530. However, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 5.26%, indicating that while the absolute number grew, it did not keep pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,560 | #41,100 | -3.89% |
| Count | 523 | 530 | 1.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Durell
The ethnic identity associated with the Durell surname also saw some changes from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 90.25% to 89.25%. There was no change in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, remaining at 0% for both years. Individuals identifying as two or more races saw an increase from 1.91% to 2.08%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant increase of 31.88%, rising from 2.29% to 3.02%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black experienced a minor decrease from 4.97% to 4.91%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.25% | 89.25% | -1.11% |
| Black | 4.97% | 4.91% | -1.21% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 3.02% | 31.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 2.08% | 8.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |