Explore the Family Name Dusenberry
The meaning of Dusenberry
Americanized form of Dutch Doesburg. History: Johannes Hendricksen van Doesburg (born 1666 in Manhattan) had children called John and Mary Dosenborrow, Dusenbury, or Dusenberry.
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How common is the last name Dusenberry in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dusenberry experienced a slight decrease in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dusenberry was ranked 22,098th in terms of popularity and had roughly 1,092 bearers. However, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 24,593rd and the count of individuals with this surname had dropped to approximately 1,016—marking an overall popularity decrease of 11.29% and a count decrease of 6.96%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decline from 0.4 to 0.34, representing a 15% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,098 | #24,593 | -11.29% |
| Count | 1,092 | 1,016 | -6.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.34 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dusenberry
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts for bearers of the surname Dusenberry during the same period. A significant percentage identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a minor decrease from 95.05% to 93.80%. The portion identifying with two or more races increased from 1.83% to 2.26%, marking a change of 23.5%. Similarly, the Hispanic representation within the Dusenberry surname bearers grew slightly from 1.56% to 1.77%. There were no bearers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. Interestingly, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native rose significantly, though from a small base, increasing 56.10% from 0.82% in 2000 to 1.28% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.05% | 93.8% | -1.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 2.26% | 23.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 1.77% | 13.46% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.82% | 1.28% | 56.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |