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

Douga, 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 Douga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Douga in America

Douga is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Douga surname appeared 101 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 Douga.

The history of the last name Douga

The surname "DOUGA" is believed to have originated in the Balkan region of Southeastern Europe, specifically in the area that is now modern-day Bulgaria. It is thought to have emerged sometime during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century.

The name "DOUGA" is likely derived from the Proto-Slavic word "dǫga," which means "rainbow." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive surname, perhaps referring to someone who lived near a location where rainbows were commonly seen or someone who had a particular fascination with rainbows.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "DOUGA" can be found in a Bulgarian manuscript from the 15th century, which mentions a landowner named Stoyan Douga. This document provides evidence that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the surname "DOUGA" was Ivan Douga, a Bulgarian merchant and trader who was known for his extensive business dealings across the Ottoman Empire. He was born in 1532 and died in 1598.

During the 17th century, the name "DOUGA" appeared in several historical records from the region, including church documents and tax registers. One notable individual from this period was Mariya Douga, a Bulgarian noblewoman born in 1645 who was known for her philanthropic efforts and contributions to the construction of several churches and monasteries in the region.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure with the surname "DOUGA" was Georgi Douga, a Bulgarian revolutionary who played an important role in the uprising against Ottoman rule in the late 1700s. He was born in 1756 and was executed by Ottoman authorities in 1792 for his involvement in the revolutionary movement.

Another notable individual bearing the surname "DOUGA" was Petar Douga, a Bulgarian writer and poet who lived during the 19th century. He was born in 1818 and is best known for his collection of folk tales and poems that celebrated Bulgarian culture and traditions.

While the surname "DOUGA" is primarily associated with Bulgaria and the Balkan region, it has also been found in other parts of Eastern Europe, possibly due to migration patterns and intermarriages over the centuries. However, its roots and earliest documented usage can be traced back to the medieval period in what is now modern-day Bulgaria.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Douga

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

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 Douga 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 Douga was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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