Explore the Family Name Duross
The meaning of Duross
Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Dubhruis (see Doris). This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Duross in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Duross has seen some growth between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 41,722nd most common surname in the United States, but moved up to the 39,352nd position by 2010—an increase of approximately 5.68%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 491 in 2000 to 559 in 2010, a rise of nearly 13.85%. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a slight uptick as well, moving from 0.18 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,722 | #39,352 | 5.68% |
| Count | 491 | 559 | 13.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.19 | 5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duross
When exploring the ethnic identity associated with the surname Duross according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with this name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages of 96.33% and 96.06% respectively. There was a very marginal decrease of 0.28% over this time period. The next largest group identified as Hispanic, increasing from 1.63% to 1.79%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races appeared in 2010 at 1.61%, while no data was recorded for this category in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year, and the percentage of Black individuals decreased from 1.02% in 2000 to none in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category also remained at zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.33% | 96.06% | -0.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 1.79% | 9.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.02% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |