Find out how popular the first name Durango has been for the last 1 years (from 2001 to 2001) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Durango by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Durango is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2001, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Durango.

The history of the first name Durango

The name Durango has its origins in the Basque language, which is spoken in northern Spain and southwestern France. It is believed to have emerged in the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Basque word "dura," meaning "hard" or "rocky," and the suffix "-ngo," which denotes a place or location.

The name was likely initially used to refer to the city of Durango, located in the Basque region of Spain. It is thought to describe the rugged, mountainous terrain of the area. The earliest recorded use of the name Durango dates back to the 12th century, when it appeared in documents referencing the city and its surrounding region.

Historically, the name Durango has been associated with several notable figures. One of the earliest was Diego de Durango, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico in the 16th century. Another notable bearer of the name was Sebastián Durango, a Spanish soldier and explorer who served under Hernán Cortés and was involved in the exploration and settlement of parts of present-day Mexico.

In the 17th century, Juan de Durango was a Spanish missionary who worked among the Indigenous peoples of New Spain (now Mexico) and helped establish several missions and settlements in the region. A century later, Francisco Durango y Barroso was a Spanish military officer who played a role in the defense of New Spain against the British during the Seven Years' War.

Moving into the 19th century, Tomás Ramón del Moral y Durango was a Mexican military leader who fought in the Mexican War of Independence against Spain. He later served as the governor of several Mexican states.

While the name Durango has its roots in the Basque language and culture, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries and regions with historical ties to Spain and its colonial empire. However, its usage as a first name remains relatively uncommon outside of certain cultural contexts.

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