Explore the Family Name Durner
The meaning of Durner
German: 1. (Dürner): habitational name for someone from Dürn, a place in Bavaria, or Dürnau in Württemberg. 2. (also Dürner): southern variant of Turner, an occupational name for a watchman, someone who manned a tower. Compare Dorner.
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How common is the last name Durner in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Durner has experienced a decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Durner ranked 69,636 in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 84,136, marking a significant decline of 20.82%. The number of people carrying this surname also decreased from 263 in 2000 to 223 in 2010, showing a 15.21% drop. The proportion of Durners per 100,000 people similarly declined by 20.0%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #84,136 | -20.82% |
| Count | 263 | 223 | -15.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Durner
Discussing the ethnicity associated with the Durner surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there has been little change between 2000 and 2010. No Durners identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, as part of two or more races, or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There were individuals who identified as Black in 2000 (1.90%), but this percentage fell to zero by 2010. A slight decrease was observed in those identifying as Hispanic, falling by 21.35% from 3.42% in 2000 to 2.69% in 2010. Conversely, the proportion of Durners identifying as White increased slightly from 92.78% to 93.72%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.78% | 93.72% | 1.01% |
| Hispanic | 3.42% | 2.69% | -21.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.9% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |