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

Duckson, 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 Duckson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Duckson in America

Duckson is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Duckson surname appeared 179 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 Duckson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Duckson 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 Duckson

The surname Duckson is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from the Old English words "duce" and "sunu," which translate to "duke's son." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have been descendants or followers of a prominent duke or nobleman.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Duckson surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings throughout England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry refers to a landowner named Ducson, which is believed to be an early variant spelling of the name.

As the name evolved over time, various spellings emerged, including Ducksonne, Duckeson, and Duckston, before settling into the modern form of Duckson. Many of these variations can be found in historical records, such as parish registers and tax rolls from the 13th to 16th centuries.

During the 16th century, the Duckson name was particularly prevalent in the counties of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, where several prominent individuals bore this surname. One notable example is Robert Duckson, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in York during the late 1500s.

In the 17th century, the Duckson family had established roots in the village of Duckston, located in the county of Northumberland. This place name likely influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname during this period. One notable figure from this time was Sir William Duckson (1610-1678), a renowned military commander who served in the English Civil War.

As the British Empire expanded in the 18th and 19th centuries, many individuals with the Duckson surname migrated to various colonies and territories, including North America, Australia, and parts of Africa. One such individual was John Duckson (1745-1819), a British explorer and surveyor who played a significant role in mapping the interior regions of South Africa.

Throughout its history, the Duckson surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including clergy, academics, and artists. One notable example is Elizabeth Duckson (1892-1957), a renowned English painter and sculptor whose works were exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts in London.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Duckson

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

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

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