Explore the Family Name Durning
The meaning of Durning
Irish (Donegal): variant of Dornan. This surname is also found in Glasgow, Scotland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Durning in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Durning has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 27,413th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to 26,975th, reflecting a growth of 1.6%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname rose from 828 to 899 during the same period, marking an 8.57% increase. However, the proportion per 100k people dropped slightly by 3.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,413 | #26,975 | 1.6% |
| Count | 828 | 899 | 8.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.3 | -3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Durning
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Durning are White, making up 93.21% of the population in 2010, down from 94.2% in 2000. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, rising from 2.17% in 2000 to 2.45% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Black also increased slightly from 2.05% to 2.11%. Those stating they have two or more races made up 1% of Durnings in 2010, a decrease from 1.09% in 2000. No Durnings reported being Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.2% | 93.21% | -1.05% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 2.45% | 12.9% |
| Black | 2.05% | 2.11% | 2.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1% | -8.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |