Explore the Family Name Duvernay
The meaning of Duvernay
French: topographic name, with fused preposition and definite article du ‘from the’, for someone who lived near a copse of alders, from verne ‘alder’ + the Latin collective suffix -etum; or a habitational name for someone from Le Vernay, the name of several places in various parts of France, named from this word. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Emile, Michel, Orelia, Patrice.
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How common is the last name Duvernay in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Duvernay has seen a slight rise in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 39,824th, but by 2010 it had moved up to 39,212th —a modest change of 1.54%. The number of individuals carrying the Duvernay surname also increased from 519 to 561 during this period, indicating an 8.09% growth. However, its proportion within the total population remained constant at 0.19 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,824 | #39,212 | 1.54% |
| Count | 519 | 561 | 8.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duvernay
When considering the ethnicity associated with the surname Duvernay, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Duvernays identifying as White decreased slightly during the decade from 54.14% to 50.27%, representing a 7.15% decline. On the other hand, those identifying as Black increased from 36.99% to 39.22%, a change of 6.03%. The census data also indicates a small growth in the number of people with this surname identifying as Hispanic, from 3.47% to 3.74%, and those identifying with two or more races, which went up from 4.05% to 4.81%. No Duvernays identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.14% | 50.27% | -7.15% |
| Black | 36.99% | 39.22% | 6.03% |
| Two or More Races | 4.05% | 4.81% | 18.77% |
| Hispanic | 3.47% | 3.74% | 7.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |