2000
#128,797
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Durry
A variant spelling of the English surname derived from the French place name d'Eurre.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Durry. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Durry 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Durry with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Durry in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Durry, the largest self-reported group is Black at 61.3%. The next largest groups are White (26.1%) and Hispanic (7.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Durry
The surname Durry has its origins in France, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a variation of the French word "durée," which means "duration" or "endurance." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who possessed qualities of resilience or perseverance.
The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of northern France, particularly in the areas around Normandy and Brittany. Some historical records indicate that the name was also present in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086.
One notable figure bearing the surname Durry was Jean Durry, a French philosopher and writer who lived from 1625 to 1680. He was known for his works on metaphysics and ethics, which contributed to the intellectual discourse of his time.
Another individual of note was Marie-Antoinette Durry, a French noblewoman who lived during the 18th century. She was a prominent figure in the court of Louis XVI and was known for her involvement in various social and charitable endeavors.
In the 19th century, Charles Durry, a French historian and archaeologist, made significant contributions to the understanding of ancient Roman civilization. His extensive research and publications shed light on the daily lives and customs of the Romans.
The surname Durry also found its way to other parts of Europe, including England and Germany. One notable example is Sir William Durry, an English military officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars in the early 19th century. He was recognized for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
In the realm of literature, the surname Durry is associated with Louis Durry, a French author and poet who lived from 1888 to 1964. His works explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience, earning him critical acclaim during his lifetime.
While the surname Durry may not be as widely prevalent as some others, its historical roots and the accomplishments of those who bore this name have left a lasting impact across various fields, from philosophy and literature to military service and academia.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Durry
Among Census respondents with the surname Durry, the largest self-reported group is Black at 61.3%. The next largest groups are White (26.1%) and Hispanic (7.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Durry 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 Durry surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American61.3% · 68
- White26.1% · 29
- Hispanic or Latino7.2% · 8
- Two or more races4.5% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Durry
Durry 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
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-5 bearers (-4.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,311 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-6 bearers (-5.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,557 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #128,797 | 122 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.1%) | Down 13,311 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.1%) | Down 6,557 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 Durry 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 | #142,108 | #148,665 | -4.6% |
| Count | 117 | 111 | -5.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Durry bearers went from 117 to 111 (-5.1% change). The surname moved down 6,557 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #148,665.
FAQ
Durry surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Durry?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Durry. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Durry?
Durry ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Durry. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Durry.
Has Durry become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Durry went from 117 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Durry?
Among Census respondents with the surname Durry, the largest self-reported group is Black at 61.3%. The next largest groups are White (26.1%) and Hispanic (7.2%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Durry in the 2020 Census, accounting for 61.3% (68 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Durry appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (61.3%), White (26.1%), Hispanic (7.2%). 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 Durry (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 Durry mean?
A variant spelling of the English surname derived from the French place name d'Eurre. 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 Durry (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 Americans have the surname Durry?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.