Explore the Family Name Dux
The meaning of Dux
German: 1. habitational name from Dux (Czech Duchcov) in Bohemia. 2. Latinized form of Herzog ‘duke’, hence probably a metonymic occupational name for someone in the employ of a duke or a nickname for an illegitimate son of a duke. 3. (Düx): from a shortened form of the medieval personal name Benedictus (see Benedict). Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Arno, Dieter, Fritz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Dux in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dux has seen slight changes over a decade. In 2000, Dux was ranked 44,192 in popularity and this rank marginally slipped to 45,569 by 2010, marking a decrease of 3.12%. The count of individuals with the surname Dux, however, increased from 459 in 2000 to 469 in 2010, showing a growth of 2.18%. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname also decreased by 5.88%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,192 | #45,569 | -3.12% |
| Count | 459 | 469 | 2.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dux
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dux, there have been some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Individuals identified as White held the majority, although their share decreased slightly from 94.99% in 2000 to 92.96% in 2010. There was an increase in the percentage of individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander – from 1.96% in 2000 to 3.62% in 2010, which is a significant spike of 84.69%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a considerable drop of 46.67%, going from 2.40% in 2000 to 1.28% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races was not recorded in 2000 but appeared as 1.28% in 2010. The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained at zero throughout both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.99% | 92.96% | -2.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.96% | 3.62% | 84.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 1.28% | -46.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |