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

Duca, 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 Duca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Duca in America

Duca is the 20248th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Duca surname appeared 1,314 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 Duca.

We can also compare 2010 data for Duca 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 Duca

The surname Duca has its origins in Italy, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "duca," meaning "duke" or "leader." The name likely originated in regions where powerful noble families held ducal titles, such as in the northern Italian regions of Piedmont and Lombardy.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Duca name can be found in the 13th century, when a nobleman named Guglielmo Duca was mentioned in historical records from the city of Genoa. Around the same time period, the name also appeared in records from the nearby Republic of Venice, indicating its presence in various parts of northern Italy.

During the Renaissance era, the Duca name gained prominence as several individuals with this surname made notable contributions. For example, Jacopo Duca (c. 1480-1560) was a renowned Venetian painter and architect who worked on several important buildings, including the Doge's Palace in Venice.

In the 17th century, the Duca family established themselves as influential landowners and noblemen in the Piedmont region. One notable member was Carlo Duca (1630-1701), who served as a military commander and ambassador for the Duke of Savoy.

Another significant figure bearing the Duca name was Domenico Duca (1735-1806), a prominent Italian mathematician and physicist from Piedmont. He made important contributions to the fields of calculus and mechanics, and his work was widely recognized throughout Europe.

Moving into the 19th century, the Duca surname continued to be associated with notable individuals. Giuseppe Duca (1824-1898), for instance, was an Italian statesman and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Italy from 1891 to 1892.

It's worth noting that while the name Duca originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to immigration and cultural exchange. However, the earliest recorded examples and most prominent historical figures associated with this surname can be traced back to its Italian roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Duca

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

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

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