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

Dua, 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 Dua surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dua in America

Dua is the 30570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dua surname appeared 763 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 Dua.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dua 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 Dua

The surname DUA has its origins in the Italian language, and can be traced back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the city of Florence, where it was associated with a noble family.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DUA can be found in a document from 1275, which mentions a certain Guido Dua, a wealthy merchant from Florence. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the city during that time.

The name DUA is thought to have derived from the Latin word "duo," meaning "two," possibly indicating that the family had two distinct branches or lineages. Another theory suggests that the name is a corruption of an old Tuscan word "duca," which means "leader" or "duke," implying that the family held a position of authority or nobility.

In the 14th century, the name appears in several records from the Republic of Florence, including tax records and municipal documents. One notable mention is that of Piero Dua, a prominent banker and politician who served as a councilor in the Florentine government in the late 1300s.

During the Renaissance period, the Dua family continued to hold a significant presence in Florence, with several members becoming successful artists, scholars, and clergy. One of the most renowned figures was Girolamo Dua, a renowned painter who lived from 1495 to 1573 and was known for his religious works adorning various churches in the city.

Outside of Italy, the name DUA can also be found in historical records from other parts of Europe, suggesting that members of the family migrated or established branches elsewhere. For instance, in the 16th century, a certain Juana Dua is mentioned in Spanish archives as a noblewoman from Seville.

Another notable figure bearing the surname DUA was Francisco Dua, a Spanish explorer and navigator who was part of the expedition that discovered the Marquesas Islands in the Pacific Ocean in 1595.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various records from France, particularly in the region of Provence, where a family of Dua nobles resided. One of the most prominent members was Pierre Dua, a French military officer who served in the Thirty Years' War and was awarded the title of Marquis in 1642.

As the centuries progressed, the Dua name continued to spread across Europe, with individuals bearing the surname making their mark in various fields, including literature, academia, and the arts. However, the name remains closely tied to its Italian roots and the historical significance it held in the city of Florence during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dua

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

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

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