2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dueringer
A topographic surname derived from a Middle High German word meaning "valley dweller."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 114 Americans carry the last name Dueringer. That puts it at #156,005 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,006,617 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dueringer 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
114
1 in 3,006,617
Census rank
#156,005
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
99
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 99 bearers of the surname Dueringer in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156005th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dueringer, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Black (1.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dueringer
The surname Dueringer is of German origin, and it dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, which was once an independent kingdom. The name is derived from the German word "Durer," which means "farmer" or "peasant."
Dueringer was initially a locational surname, meaning that it referred to a person who hailed from a specific place. In this case, it likely referred to someone who lived in or came from a small village or hamlet inhabited primarily by farmers or peasants. The name may have also been used to describe a person's occupation or social status.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dueringer can be found in the Bairische Stammtafeln, a historical genealogical record of Bavarian families dating back to the 12th century. In this record, a man named Heinrich Dueringer is mentioned as a landowner and farmer in the village of Unterrieden, located in the modern-day district of Fürstenfeldbruck.
During the Middle Ages, the spelling of the name varied slightly, with variations such as "Duringer," "Durrynger," and "Dürringer" being documented in various records and manuscripts. These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.
One notable person bearing the surname Dueringer was Johann Dueringer, a Bavarian architect and builder who lived in the late 15th century. He is credited with the construction of several notable buildings in the city of Munich, including the Alte Residenz, which was the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs.
Another historical figure with this surname was Hans Dueringer, a German soldier who fought in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). He served in the Imperial Army of the Holy Roman Empire and participated in several major battles during the conflict.
In the 19th century, a man named Friedrich Dueringer gained recognition as a renowned watchmaker and clockmaker in the city of Nuremberg. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by wealthy patrons and collectors.
Additionally, the name Dueringer appears in various town and village names throughout Germany, such as Düringer Wald (Dueringer Forest) and Düringerhof, further cementing its connection to the region and its agricultural roots.
Overall, the surname Dueringer has a rich history that can be traced back to medieval Bavaria, where it was closely associated with farming communities and the agricultural way of life that was prevalent in that region during that era.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dueringer
Among Census respondents with the surname Dueringer, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Black (1.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Dueringer 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 Dueringer surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.0% · 97
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dueringer
Dueringer 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
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+8 bearers (+7.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,322 places
2020
#156,005
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 99
-16 bearers (-13.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 11,864 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.5%) | Down 1,322 places |
| 2020 | #156,005 | 99 | 0.03 | -16 bearers (-13.9%) | Down 11,864 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 Dueringer 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 | #144,141 | #156,005 | -8.2% |
| Count | 115 | 99 | -13.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -17.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dueringer bearers went from 115 to 99 (-13.9% change). The surname moved down 11,864 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #156,005.
FAQ
Dueringer surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dueringer?
Name Census estimates that about 114 living Americans carry the surname Dueringer. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,006,617 residents.
How common is Dueringer?
Dueringer ranks #156,005 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 99 people with the surname Dueringer. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (114), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Dueringer.
Has Dueringer become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dueringer went from 115 recorded bearers to 99. That is a decrease of 16 (-13.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #156,005.
What does the Census say about the background of Dueringer?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dueringer, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Black (1.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%). 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 Dueringer in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.0% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dueringer appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.0%), Black (1.0%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%). 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 Dueringer (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 Dueringer mean?
A topographic surname derived from a Middle High German word meaning "valley dweller." 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 Dueringer (0.03 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 have the last name Dueringer?
Find out how many people have the last name Dueringer on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.