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

Dualeh, 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 Dualeh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dualeh in America

Dualeh is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dualeh surname appeared 139 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 Dualeh.

The history of the last name Dualeh

The surname DUALEH is of Somali origin, originating from the Horn of Africa region in the medieval era. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "dua'a," which means "prayer" or "supplication." The name likely referred to someone who was known for their piety or religious devotion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DUALEH name can be found in the chronicles of the Ajuran Sultanate, a powerful medieval Somali empire that ruled over parts of modern-day Somalia, Ethiopia, and Kenya between the 13th and 17th centuries. A notable figure bearing this surname was Sultan Dualeh Ahmed, who reigned over the Ajuran Sultanate in the late 15th century and is credited with strengthening the empire's military and expanding its territories.

In the 16th century, the DUALEH name appeared in the writings of the famous Somali scholar and traveler Sidi Mahmoud Dualeh, who journeyed extensively throughout the Arabian Peninsula and documented his observations on the cultural and religious practices of the region.

During the 19th century, the DUALEH surname gained prominence in the Somali city-state of Harar, which was a major center of Islamic learning and culture in the Horn of Africa. One notable figure from this period was the poet and scholar Abubakar Dualeh, whose works played a significant role in the preservation and promotion of the Somali language and literature.

In more recent times, the DUALEH surname has been carried by several influential figures in Somali politics and society. One such individual was Abdullahi Dualeh, a prominent politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Somalia in the 1960s and played a crucial role in the country's transition to independence.

Another notable figure was Ahmed Dualeh, a renowned Somali artist and sculptor whose works celebrated the rich cultural heritage and traditions of his people. His sculptures and installations can be found in museums and public spaces around the world, including the National Museum of African Art in Washington, D.C.

While the DUALEH surname has its roots in the Horn of Africa, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. Individuals bearing this surname can be found in countries such as the United States, Canada, and various European nations, where they have contributed to the cultural diversity and richness of their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dualeh

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

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

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