Explore the Family Name Durnal
The meaning of Durnal
English: variant of Durnell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Durnal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Durnal has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name fell from 71,610 in 2000 to 75,799 in 2010, which is a drop of 5.85%. Despite this dip in ranking, the count of people with the Durnal surname remained consistent at 254 for both years. The proportion per 100k also stayed steady at 0.09, indicating no change in its overall prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #75,799 | -5.85% |
| Count | 254 | 254 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Durnal
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows an interesting shift among those with the Durnal surname. In 2000, most identified as White (93.7%), followed by Hispanic (2.76%) and lastly American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.97%). By 2010, while those identifying as White still held the majority, their percentage fell to 89.37%. Meanwhile, the proportion of Hispanics increased by approximately 57% to reach 4.33%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native doubled to 3.94%. There were also some individuals who recognized themselves as part of two or more races in 2010, which was not observed in 2000. No one with the Durnal surname identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.7% | 89.37% | -4.62% |
| Hispanic | 2.76% | 4.33% | 56.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.97% | 3.94% | 100% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |