Explore the Family Name Duve
The meaning of Duve
German: variant of Duwe. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Helmut, Rainer, Wolfgang.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Duve in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Duve experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,671st in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 53,802nd place, marking an 8.32% decline. The number of people bearing this surname also slightly decreased during this period from 397 to 384, representing a 3.27% drop. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals also saw a dip of 13.33%, going from 0.15 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,671 | #53,802 | -8.32% |
| Count | 397 | 384 | -3.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duve
Assessing the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Duve, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a modest shift. The largest group identified as White, with their percentage rising from 93.95% in 2000 to 95.57% in 2010, indicating a 1.72% increase. Those identifying with two or more races fell by 12.54%, from 3.27% to 2.86%. Interestingly, the percentage of Hispanic individuals dropped entirely, from 1.76% in 2000 to 0% in 2010, signaling a 100% decrease. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.95% | 95.57% | 1.72% |
| Two or More Races | 3.27% | 2.86% | -12.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |