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

Due, 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 Due surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Due in America

Due is the 18354th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Due surname appeared 1,509 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Due.

We can also compare 2010 data for Due 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 Due

The surname Due originates from Italy and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "duce," which means "leader" or "guide." The name likely emerged as a descriptive nickname for someone who held a position of authority or leadership within their community.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the Due surname appeared in various records and documents across different regions of Italy, particularly in the northern regions. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Giovanni Due, a merchant from Florence who lived in the late 13th century.

In the 15th century, the Due surname gained prominence with the rise of the powerful Medici family in Florence. Among the notable figures associated with this name was Francesco Due, a statesman and diplomat who served as an ambassador for the Medici court in the late 1400s.

As the centuries progressed, the Due surname spread to other parts of Italy and various spelling variations emerged, such as Duce, Duci, and Ducio. These variations often reflected regional dialects and linguistic differences.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure bearing the Due name was Gian Giacomo Due, a renowned architect and engineer from Milan. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings, including the Church of San Fedele in Milan, which was completed in 1569.

Another notable bearer of the Due surname was Vincenzo Due, an Italian painter from the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was known for his religious works and frescoes, many of which can still be found in churches throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, the Due surname gained further recognition with the birth of Giuseppe Due (1725-1804), a prominent Italian composer and violinist. He was highly regarded for his contributions to the development of the classical style in music.

As the Due surname spread across Italy and beyond, it also appeared in various place names and locations. For example, the town of Duevillage in the Piedmont region of Italy likely derived its name from the Due family who may have been among the original settlers or landowners in the area.

Throughout history, the Due surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, musicians, architects, and leaders. While not an exhaustive list, these examples highlight the rich history and diverse backgrounds of those who have carried this surname over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Due

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

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

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