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

Duchow, 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 Duchow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Duchow in America

Duchow is the 49177th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Duchow surname appeared 428 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 Duchow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Duchow 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 Duchow

The surname DUCHOW has its origins in Poland, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "duch," meaning "spirit" or "ghost," and the suffix "-ow," indicating a possessive form. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person who lived near a haunted or spiritual place.

During the Middle Ages, the name appeared in various Polish records and manuscripts, often spelled as "Duchow" or "Duchowo." One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in the Thorn Register, a historical document from the city of Thorn (now Toruń) in northern Poland, dated around 1450.

In the 16th century, the name DUCHOW was associated with several notable individuals. One such person was Jan Duchow (1530-1602), a renowned Polish mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.

Another prominent figure was Mikołaj Duchow (1572-1638), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Polish-Swedish War of 1626-1629. He was known for his bravery and strategic skills on the battlefield.

In the 17th century, the name DUCHOW appeared in various records related to the city of Kraków, where a family of that name owned several properties and businesses. One member of this family, Anna Duchow (1621-1685), was a respected philanthropist who donated generously to local churches and charitable organizations.

During the 18th century, the DUCHOW name gained recognition through the works of Jan Duchow (1745-1817), a Polish poet and playwright whose works celebrated the beauty of the Polish countryside and explored themes of love, loss, and patriotism.

Another notable figure was Stanisław Duchow (1783-1856), a Polish military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a vocal advocate for Polish independence during the November Uprising of 1830-1831.

While the DUCHOW surname has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration and migration patterns. However, the historical significance and cultural heritage associated with this name remain deeply tied to its Polish origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Duchow

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

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

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