Explore the Family Name Durston
The meaning of Durston
English (Somerset): habitational name from Durston in Somerset, from the Old English personal name Dēor + tūn ‘settlement, farmstead’.
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How common is the last name Durston in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Durston has seen a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Durston ranked 80,812 in popularity with a count of 218 individuals carrying the name, reflecting a proportion of 0.08 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank slipped to 91,221, and the count dropped to 202 individuals, or 0.07 per 100,000, marking changes of -12.88% and -7.34% respectively in rank and count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,812 | #91,221 | -12.88% |
| Count | 218 | 202 | -7.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Durston
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Durston surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this number was at 97.25%, but it slightly decreased to 93.56% by 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic grew from 0% in 2000 to 3.96% in 2010. There were negligible or no recorded instances of Durstons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or of two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.25% | 93.56% | -3.79% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.96% | 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% |