2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Druhot
A Germanic surname derived from a Middle High German word meaning "drum" or "trumpet".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Druhot. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Druhot surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Druhot in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Druhot, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.4%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Druhot
The surname DRUHOT is of French origin, with its roots tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Normandy, where it was initially spelled as "Drouot" or "Drouard."
One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Livre des Métiers, a medieval document that listed the various professions and trades in Paris during the 13th century. In this document, a certain "Jehan Drouot" was listed as a tailor, indicating the presence of this name in the city at that time.
The name DRUHOT is thought to be derived from the Old French word "dru," which meant "firm" or "hardy." This suggests that the original bearers of this surname may have been individuals known for their strength and resilience.
During the Middle Ages, the name appeared in various records and manuscripts, such as the Chartulary of Fécamp Abbey in Normandy, where a "Gaufridus Drouardus" was mentioned in the 12th century.
One notable historical figure bearing the DRUHOT surname was Jean Drouot (1588-1635), a French mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the understanding of celestial mechanics and planetary motions.
Another individual of note was Claude Drouot (1622-1687), a French lawyer and jurist who served as the President of the Parlement of Paris, one of the most powerful judicial bodies in France during the 17th century.
In the 18th century, Antoine Drouot (1774-1847) was a prominent French general who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and later became the Governor of the Invalides, a complex of buildings in Paris that housed disabled veterans and military personnel.
The name also had a presence in the literary world, with Auguste Drouot (1833-1914), a French novelist and playwright who wrote several successful works during the latter half of the 19th century.
Lastly, Émile Drouot (1861-1928) was a French politician and statesman who served as the Minister of Public Instruction and Fine Arts in the early 20th century, playing a crucial role in shaping the educational and cultural policies of the time.
These examples demonstrate the historical significance and diverse backgrounds of individuals who bore the surname DRUHOT, which has its roots deeply embedded in the cultural tapestry of France.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Druhot
Among Census respondents with the surname Druhot, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.4%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Druhot bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Druhot surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.4% · 114
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Druhot
Druhot appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+5 bearers (+4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,487 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+7 bearers (+6.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,125 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.8%) | Down 4,487 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.4%) | Up 5,125 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Druhot surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #149,395 | #144,270 | 3.4% |
| Count | 110 | 117 | 6.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Druhot bearers went from 110 to 117 (+6.4% change). The surname moved up 5,125 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #144,270.
FAQ
Druhot surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Druhot?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Druhot. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Druhot?
Druhot ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Druhot. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Druhot.
Has Druhot become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Druhot went from 110 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 7 (+6.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #149,395 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Druhot?
Among Census respondents with the surname Druhot, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.4%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Hispanic (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Druhot in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.4% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Druhot appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.4%), Black (0.9%), Hispanic (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Druhot (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Druhot mean?
A Germanic surname derived from a Middle High German word meaning "drum" or "trumpet". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Druhot (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Druhot?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.