Explore the Family Name Durheim
The meaning of Durheim
Altered form of German Dürrheim, a habitational name from Bad Dürrheim in Baden-Württemberg.
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How common is the last name Durheim in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Durheim slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Durheim ranked 71,808 in the United States, dipping to 72,105 a decade later. Despite this drop in rank, the number of individuals bearing the Durheim name grew from 253 to 270 during the same period, indicating a slight increase of 6.72%. The proportion of people with the Durheim surname remained at 0.09 per 100,000 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #72,105 | -0.41% |
| Count | 253 | 270 | 6.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Durheim
The ethnic identity associated with the Durheim surname also saw changes over the decade, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all (97.23%) of those with the Durheim name identified as white. By 2010, this percentage had dropped a bit to 94.44%. During the same period, the census began recording Durheims who identified as being of two or more races, making up 2.22% in 2010. Additionally, there was a small emergence of American Indian and Alaskan Native identity among Durheims, accounting for 1.85% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Durheims identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.23% | 94.44% | -2.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.22% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |