Explore the Family Name Durkan
The meaning of Durkan
Irish (Mayo): variant of Durkin. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Kieran, Liam, Niall.
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How common is the last name Durkan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Durkan has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Durkan was ranked as the 59,453rd most common surname in the United States, while in 2010 it had dropped to the 63,068th position. This represents a decrease of 6.08%. The total number of people with this surname also slightly decreased from 318 in 2000 to 317 in 2010, reflecting a reduction of 0.31%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #63,068 | -6.08% |
| Count | 318 | 317 | -0.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Durkan
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Durkan surname identified as white in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a minor decrease in this demographic, moving from 97.17% in 2000 down to 96.21% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of Hispanic Durkans saw an increase, rising from 1.89% to 2.21%. No changes were reported for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.17% | 96.21% | -0.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 2.21% | 16.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |