Explore the Family Name Dusenbery
The meaning of Dusenbery
Americanized form of Dutch Doesburg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dusenbery in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dusenbery has seen minor changes in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 39,111th in popularity with a count of 530 people bearing the name. The popularity slightly declined by the year 2010 as the name dropped to the 40,016th position, despite an increase in the count to 548 individuals. This represents a -2.31% change in rank and a 3.4% growth in the count. Similarly, the proportion per 100k also experienced a decrease, going from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010, marking a -5.0% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,111 | #40,016 | -2.31% |
| Count | 530 | 548 | 3.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dusenbery
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Dusenbery surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is predominantly identified with white ethnicity. In 2000, 95.85% of Dusenberys were white, a figure which decreased marginally to 95.26% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Dusenbery surname showed a significant rise of 93.81% over the decade, moving from 1.13% in 2000 to 2.19% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races also saw a decline from 2.26% to 1.64%, marking a -27.43% change. There were no individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities recorded in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.85% | 95.26% | -0.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 2.19% | 93.81% |
| Two or More Races | 2.26% | 1.64% | -27.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |