Explore the Family Name Dusing
The meaning of Dusing
German (also Düsing): 1. nickname from Middle High German duzing, Middle Low German dūsinc, the term for a particular type of belt, often ornate and richly decorated with bells, worn both by men and women, although often locally prohibited by the Church. 2. probably a patronymic from any of numerous old personal names related to Dietz. Compare Duesing.
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How common is the last name Dusing in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dusing saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It dropped in rank from 45,078 to 51,941, reflecting a 15.22% decrease. Similarly, the absolute count of people with the Dusing surname decreased by 10.71%, from 448 individuals in 2000 to 400 in 2010. The proportion of individuals bearing the Dusing surname per 100,000 people also dropped by 17.65%, from 0.17 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,078 | #51,941 | -15.22% |
| Count | 448 | 400 | -10.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dusing
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that nearly all individuals with the Dusing surname identify as White, although this percentage fell slightly from 97.77% in 2000 to 96% in 2010. There was also a small percentage who identified as Hispanic; this group grew from 1.34% in 2000 to 1.75% in 2010, showing a 30.60% increase. Interestingly, no individuals with the Dusing surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.77% | 96% | -1.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.75% | 30.6% |
| 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% |