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

Douk, 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 Douk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Douk in America

Douk is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Douk surname appeared 114 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 Douk.

The history of the last name Douk

The surname DOUK is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the 17th century. It is thought to be derived from the Dutch word "doek," meaning "cloth" or "fabric," suggesting that the name may have been associated with a profession or trade related to textiles.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DOUK surname can be found in the Dutch province of Friesland in the late 1600s. Historical records from this region mention a family by the name of Douk, which was likely an early spelling variation of the surname.

In the 18th century, the DOUK name began to appear in various parts of Europe, including Germany and France. This could be attributed to migration patterns or cultural exchange during that time period. One notable individual was Johannes DOUK, a German scholar born in 1712, who wrote extensively on the subject of philosophy and ethics.

By the 19th century, the DOUK surname had made its way to other parts of the world, including the United States and Canada. One of the earliest documented instances of the name in North America was that of William DOUK, a Scottish immigrant who settled in Nova Scotia, Canada, in the early 1800s.

Another prominent figure with the DOUK surname was Hendrik DOUK, a Dutch explorer and cartographer born in 1825. He is known for his detailed maps of the East Indies region, which were crucial for navigation and trade during that era.

In the 20th century, the DOUK name continued to be found in various parts of the world, including the United Kingdom and Australia. One notable individual was Margaret DOUK, a British author and playwright born in 1910, whose works often explored themes of social justice and feminism.

It is worth noting that while the DOUK surname may have originated from the Dutch word for "cloth," over time, it could have taken on different meanings or associations depending on the region and cultural context in which it was used. Additionally, the spelling of the name may have undergone slight variations across different languages and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Douk

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

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

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