Explore the Family Name Durney
The meaning of Durney
Irish (Kilkenny and Waterford): variant of Dorney.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Durney in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Durney witnessed a slight downward trend between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 35,187th in terms of frequency but dropped to the 36,970th spot by 2010 - a change of approximately -5.07%. The actual count of individuals with the Durney surname also decreased marginally from 606 to 604 during this period. Consequently, the proportion of people named Durney per 100,000 decreased by 9.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,187 | #36,970 | -5.07% |
| Count | 606 | 604 | -0.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Durney
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides a snapshot of the ethnic identity associated with the surname Durney. In 2000, the majority identified as White (94.55%), followed distantly by Hispanic at 2.81%, Two or more races at 0.99%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native at 0.83%. By 2010, there was a slight increase in those identifying as White, rising to 95.86%. Meanwhile, representation from the Hispanic community saw a decrease of 35.23%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.55% | 95.86% | 1.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.81% | 1.82% | -35.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.83% | 0% | 0% |