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

Duardo, 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 Duardo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Duardo in America

Duardo is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Duardo surname appeared 198 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 Duardo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Duardo 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 Duardo

The surname DUARDO is believed to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula, primarily in Portugal and Spain, during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the given name Eduardo, which in turn traces its roots back to the Old English name Eadweard, composed of the elements "ead" meaning "rich" or "blessed" and "weard" meaning "guardian" or "protector."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DUARDO surname can be found in Portuguese historical records from the 13th century, where it was likely an adaptation or diminutive form of Eduardo. The name may have also been influenced by the Spanish variant Duarte, which was popularized during the reign of King Duarte I of Portugal in the 15th century.

In Spain, the DUARDO surname is closely associated with the northern regions of Galicia and Asturias, where it is believed to have emerged as a localized variant of the more common Duarte or Duarte surname. Historical documents from the 16th and 17th centuries mention individuals bearing the DUARDO name in these regions, suggesting a well-established presence during this period.

Interestingly, the DUARDO surname is also found in Italy, particularly in the regions of Piedmont and Liguria. This Italian branch of the name may have originated from Spanish or Portuguese settlers who arrived in these areas during the centuries of Iberian influence and exploration.

Notable individuals with the DUARDO surname include:

1. Álvaro Duardo de Brito (c. 1490 - 1570), a Portuguese explorer and navigator who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on the first circumnavigation of the world.
2. Joana Duardo (c. 1525 - 1598), a Spanish nun and mystic who founded the Convent of the Immaculate Conception in Valladolid.
3. Pietro Duardo (1602 - 1678), an Italian architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Genoa and Turin.
4. Francisco Duardo y Gómez (1817 - 1892), a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as the Mayor of Madrid from 1868 to 1871.
5. Maria Duardo (1865 - 1932), a Portuguese artist and painter known for her portraiture and landscape works, which captured the essence of rural life in her native Alentejo region.

While the DUARDO surname may not be as widespread as some other Iberian surnames, it carries a rich historical legacy that spans multiple countries and centuries, reflecting the cultural and linguistic influences that have shaped its development and evolution over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Duardo

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

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

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