Explore the Family Name Durnell
The meaning of Durnell
English (Gloucestershire and Shropshire): variant of Darnell or Darnall.
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How common is the last name Durnell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Durnell has seen a slight drop in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 27,207th and by 2010 it had fallen to rank 31,329. This represents a fall of around 15%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 836 to 740 during this period, marking an approximate decrease of 11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,207 | #31,329 | -15.15% |
| Count | 836 | 740 | -11.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.25 | -19.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Durnell
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Durnell. Between the years 2000 and 2010, there's been a notable increase in its association with those identifying as Hispanic or of two or more races. The proportion of individuals with the surname Durnell who identify as Hispanic increased by approximately 148% while those identifying as of two or more races increased by roughly 45%. However, the proportion of individuals identifying as White dropped slightly from 88.04% to 86.76%, and those identifying as Black also saw a marginal decrease from 10.53% to 10.27%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.04% | 86.76% | -1.45% |
| Black | 10.53% | 10.27% | -2.47% |
| Hispanic | 0.6% | 1.49% | 148.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 1.22% | 45.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |