Explore the Family Name Duus
The meaning of Duus
Danish and North German: from Middle Low German dūs denoting the two on a die or the ace in cards, hence a nickname for a card or dice player. Compare Daus. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Dagny, Oluf, Per, Viggo. German Hans, Frieda.
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How common is the last name Duus in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Duus has increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Duus was ranked 80,812th and by 2010, it had moved up to the 78,040th position. This represents a 3.43% increase in its overall ranking. The number of individuals with this surname also saw a rise during this time period. In 2000, there were 218 people with the surname, but by 2010, the count had risen to 245, marking a 12.39% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Duus per 100,000 remained stagnant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,812 | #78,040 | 3.43% |
| Count | 218 | 245 | 12.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duus
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that a majority of individuals with the surname Duus identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 96.33% identified as White, this figure slightly decreased to 95.51% by 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities made up 2.29% in 2000 and saw a reduction to 2.04% in 2010. No Duus individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.33% | 95.51% | -0.85% |
| Two or More Races | 2.29% | 2.04% | -10.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |