Explore the Family Name Dust
The meaning of Dust
1. English (Middlesex): from Middle English dust, doust ‘dust’ (Old English dūst), possibly with reference to a dust-colored complexion or hair. Alternatively, since the Middle English word also denoted a ‘speck of dust’, it may have been used of someone with a small, thin body or slight appearance. 2. North German: possibly a Westphalian habitational name from a farm named with dost ‘bush, brush’. However, the word also means ‘fine dust, flour’ and may have been applied as an occupational name for a miller.
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How common is the last name Dust in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Dust" saw a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 25,633rd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to the 26,143rd position, marking a drop of nearly 2%. However, the actual number of individuals bearing this name increased from 904 to 936, showing a growth of about 3.54%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also decreased during this decade, from 0.34 to 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,633 | #26,143 | -1.99% |
| Count | 904 | 936 | 3.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dust
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Dust," based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, several shifts occurred between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of those with the surname identified as White, decreasing from 92.92% to 88.35%, there were increases seen among other groups. The Hispanic population with this surname more than doubled, rising from 1.11% to 2.46%. Furthermore, an appreciable increase was observed among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, moving up from 5.31% to 6.52%. New appearances in 2010 include those who identify as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander, along with those reporting two or more races, each making up 0.85% of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.92% | 88.35% | -4.92% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5.31% | 6.52% | 22.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 2.46% | 121.62% |
| Black | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |