Explore the Family Name Durrer
The meaning of Durrer
German (also Dürrer): nickname for a thin man, from a noun derivative of Dürr (see Durr).
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How common is the last name Durrer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Durrer has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Durrer ranked 52,714 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 59,324, marking a 12.54% drop. The number of people with the Durrer surname also decreased from 369 to 341, a reduction of 7.59%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Durrer per 100,000 individuals diminished by 14.29%, going from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,714 | #59,324 | -12.54% |
| Count | 369 | 341 | -7.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Durrer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Durrer surname identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 97.56% of all Durrers, and this figure slightly increased to 97.65% in 2010. Notably, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic within this period, accounting for 2.05% of all Durrers by 2010. However, there were no recorded changes in the number of Durrers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these categories remaining at zero for both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.56% | 97.65% | 0.09% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| 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% |