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

Draa, 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 Draa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Draa in America

Draa is the 94311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Draa surname appeared 194 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 Draa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Draa to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Draa

The surname DRAA is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the medieval period, specifically in the region of Drenthe. It is derived from the Dutch word "dra," which means "to turn" or "to twist," suggesting a possible occupational origin related to rope-making or textile work.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DRAA can be traced back to the 14th century in the town of Emmen, located in the province of Drenthe. In a historical document from 1382, a certain Hendrik Draa is mentioned as a landowner and prominent figure in the local community.

During the 16th century, the name DRAA began to appear in various municipal records across the Netherlands, particularly in the regions of Friesland and Groningen. This indicates that the name spread from its original location in Drenthe to neighboring areas, likely due to migration and trade.

Notable individuals bearing the surname DRAA throughout history include Jan Draa (1592-1657), a Dutch merchant and trader who established a successful business exporting goods to the East Indies. Another prominent figure was Pieter Draa (1718-1789), a renowned architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Amsterdam and Utrecht.

In the 19th century, the DRAA surname gained recognition with the birth of Cornelis Draa (1820-1895), a Dutch politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 1879 to 1883. His contributions to the country's political landscape and economic reforms earned him a place in the history books.

Another individual of note was Johanna Draa (1867-1941), a celebrated Dutch painter and artist who was part of the Hague School movement. Her landscape paintings and portraiture gained widespread acclaim during her lifetime and are now displayed in various museums across the Netherlands.

While the surname DRAA is predominantly Dutch in origin, it has also been documented in other parts of Europe, likely due to migration and intermarriage over the centuries. However, the earliest and most prominent historical references can be traced back to the Netherlands, particularly in the provinces of Drenthe, Friesland, and Groningen.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Draa

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

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 Draa 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Draa has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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