Find out how popular the last name Dauda is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Dauda.

Dauda, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Dauda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dauda in America

Dauda is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dauda surname appeared 124 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Dauda.

The history of the last name Dauda

The surname DAUDA originates from the West African region, specifically Nigeria, and can be traced back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Hausa language, where the word "dau" means "son" or "child." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to denote a person's familial lineage or descent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DAUDA surname can be found in the chronicles of the Hausa city-state of Kano, which was a prominent center of trade and learning during the medieval period. In these historical accounts, several individuals bearing the DAUDA name are mentioned, indicating their involvement in various aspects of the city's affairs, such as governance, scholarship, and commerce.

The DAUDA surname gained further prominence during the 16th and 17th centuries, when the Hausa states were at the height of their power and influence. Notable figures from this era include Muhammadu Dauda, a renowned scholar and Islamic jurist who lived in the city of Zaria in the late 16th century, and Abubakar Dauda, a prominent military leader and statesman who served as the Sarkin Nupe (King of Nupe) in the early 17th century.

As the Hausa people migrated and settled in different parts of Nigeria and neighboring regions, the DAUDA surname spread across a wider geographical area. In the 18th and 19th centuries, several individuals bearing this name were recorded in various historical documents and genealogical records, such as the Afo Manuscript, which chronicled the history of the Oyo Empire.

One such figure was Aliyu Dauda, a respected Islamic scholar and community leader who lived in the city of Ilorin in the early 19th century. Another notable individual was Umaru Dauda, a renowned military commander who played a significant role in the expansion of the Sokoto Caliphate in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

In more recent times, the DAUDA surname has continued to be prominent in various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts. Abdullahi Dauda, a Nigerian politician and statesman, served as the Governor of Kano State from 1983 to 1985, while Musa Dauda, a renowned artist and sculptor, gained international recognition for his works that blend traditional African aesthetics with contemporary styles.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dauda

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Dauda.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Dauda was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Dauda was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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