Explore the Family Name Durrell
The meaning of Durrell
English: variant of Dorrell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Durrell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Durrell" has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 30,023 in popularity with 737 individuals carrying this surname, equating to approximately 0.27 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank slipped to 34,272, and the count dropped to 662, representing a decrease of about 14.15% in rank and 10.18% in count. The proportion per 100,000 also fell by 18.52%, indicating that fewer people were bearing the name Durrell.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,023 | #34,272 | -14.15% |
| Count | 737 | 662 | -10.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.22 | -18.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Durrell
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census provides some insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Durrell. In 2000, 76.26% of the bearers of the surname identified as White, while 20.22% identified as Black. Less than 2% identified as Hispanic or of two or more races, and none identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. A decade later, there was a slight shift in these percentages. The proportion of Whites decreased by 4.72% to 72.66%, while the percentage of Blacks rose by 12.81% to 22.81%. Additionally, the Hispanic representation more than doubled to reach 2.27%. Notably, there was still no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.26% | 72.66% | -4.72% |
| Black | 20.22% | 22.81% | 12.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 2.27% | 108.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 1.21% | -18.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |