Explore the Family Name Durnford
The meaning of Durnford
English: habitational name from Durnford in Wiltshire, which was named in Old English as ‘the hidden ford’ (dierne ford). It could also be from a similarly named place (also called Dunford) in Addlestone, Surrey.
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How common is the last name Durnford in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Durnford has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 83,004th in popularity with a count of 211 and a proportion per 100k of 0.08. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 91,981, a change of -10.82%. The count also reduced to 200, with a proportional decrease of -12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,004 | #91,981 | -10.82% |
| Count | 211 | 200 | -5.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Durnford
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Durnford, as recorded by the Decennial U.S. Census, shows a predominance of white ethnicity. In 2000, 96.68% of individuals with this surname identified as white, but this percentage dropped slightly to 92.50% in 2010. There was also a small representation of Hispanic ethnicity, which increased from 3.32% in 2000 to 5.50% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities for this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.68% | 92.5% | -4.32% |
| Hispanic | 3.32% | 5.5% | 65.66% |
| 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% |