Explore the Family Name Durieux

The meaning of Durieux

French and Walloon: topographic name, with fused preposition and definite article du ‘from the’, from regional French rieu ‘stream’ (from Latin rivus); or a habitational name for someone from Le Rieu(x), the name of several places in various parts of France and in Belgium (Wallonia), named with this word. Compare Dury and Rieux.

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

Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Durieux has seen a steady rise in its popularity over the years. In 2000, Durieux ranked as the 111,740th most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 98,553rd position – a notable increase of 11.8%. The number of individuals carrying the Durieux name also experienced a significant jump. There were 146 counted in 2000, and this figure rose to 184 by 2010, marking an increase of 26.03%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.05 individuals with the Durieux surname in 2000, and this increased to 0.06 by 2010, showing a 20% growth.

20002010Change
Rank#111,740#98,55311.8%
Count14618426.03%
Proportion per 100k0.050.0620%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Durieux

The ethnic identity associated with the Durieux surname presents an interesting picture, again based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of those carrying the Durieux name identified as White at 68.49%, but by 2010 this decreased slightly to 67.39%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic represented 13.7% in 2000, and saw an increase to 16.3% by 2010, a rise of nearly 19%. Conversely, those identifying as Black made up 15.07% in 2000, but this decreased to 13.59% by 2010, down by almost 10%. No one with the Durieux name identified as either Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.

20002010Change
White68.49%67.39%-1.61%
Hispanic13.7%16.3%18.98%
Black15.07%13.59%-9.82%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%