Explore the Family Name Durnin
The meaning of Durnin
Irish (Louth): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Duirnín ‘descendant of Duirnín’ (see Dornan). Some characteristic forenames: Irish Conan, Siobhan, Padraic.
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How common is the last name Durnin in the United States?
The surname Durnin saw a decline in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In the year 2000, it ranked 31,339 but dropped to 35,096 in 2010, a decrease of nearly 12 percent. The count also fell from 699 in 2000 to 642 in 2010, indicating an 8.15% decrease. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals also decreased by 15.38%, from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,339 | #35,096 | -11.99% |
| Count | 699 | 642 | -8.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.22 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Durnin
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Durnin, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identify as White, though there was a slight decrease from 96.14% in 2000 to 95.33% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, but by 2010, this group accounted for 0.78%. Similarly, the Hispanic population rose from 0% to 1.87% over the same period. Those identifying as two or more races declined from 1.43% to 1.09%. Meanwhile, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group, which made up 1.43% in 2000, was not represented in the 2010 census data. There were no individuals identifying as Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.14% | 95.33% | -0.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.09% | -23.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.43% | 0% | 0% |