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

Dueñes, 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 Dueñes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dueñes in America

Dueñes is the 28158th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dueñes surname appeared 850 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 Dueñes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dueñes 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 Dueñes

The surname Duenes is of French origin, and it is believed to have originated in the region of Normandy during the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Old French word "dune," which means a sand dune or a hill. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a sandy area or a hill.

In terms of historical references, the name Duenes can be found in some medieval French records and documents, although its appearance is relatively rare. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Wandrille, a medieval cartulary from the 12th century, where a person named Radulfus de Duenes is mentioned.

Another notable historical figure with the surname Duenes was Jean de Duenes, a French knight who participated in the Hundred Years' War during the 14th century. He is mentioned in several contemporary chronicles and records, including the Chronique de Jean Froissart, which recounts his involvement in the Battle of Crécy in 1346.

In the 16th century, there was a French nobleman named Philippe de Duenes, who served as a courtier under King Francis I of France. He is mentioned in various court records and documents from that period.

Moving forward in time, one of the most prominent individuals with the surname Duenes was Jacques de Duenes, a French explorer and cartographer who lived in the 17th century. He is best known for his work in mapping and charting the coasts of North America, particularly the Gulf of St. Lawrence region. His maps and charts were highly influential and were used by many subsequent explorers and navigators.

Another notable figure with the surname Duenes was Marie de Duenes, a French author and poet who lived in the 18th century. She was known for her works of poetry and literature, and her works were widely read and appreciated during her lifetime.

While the surname Duenes is not as common as some other French surnames, it has a rich history and has been borne by several notable individuals throughout the centuries. The name's origins can be traced back to the medieval period in Normandy, and it has since spread to other regions and countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dueñes

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

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

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