Explore the Family Name Durfey
The meaning of Durfey
Variant of Durfee, a surname of ultimately French origin.
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How common is the last name Durfey in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Durfey has seen a slight decrease in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Durfey ranked 24,432 in popularity and had a count of 960 individuals with that surname. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 26,598 and the count had dropped to 916, marking a change of -8.87 in rank and -4.58 in count. The proportion per 100k people also fell by 13.89, from 0.36 in 2000 to 0.31 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,432 | #26,598 | -8.87% |
| Count | 960 | 916 | -4.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.31 | -13.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Durfey
The census data also shows some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Durfey surname over the same period. In 2000, 96.88% of those with the Durfey surname identified as White, but this fell to 94.21% by 2010. There was also a noticeable increase in the number of people identifying as Hispanic, from 1.25% in 2000 to 2.84% in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races rose from 0.94% to 1.75%, while those identifying as Black went from 0 to 0.55%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 94.21% | -2.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 2.84% | 127.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 1.75% | 86.17% |
| Black | 0% | 0.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |