2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Duhadway
A locational surname possibly referring to a dwelling near a headway or path.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Duhadway. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Duhadway surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Duhadway in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Duhadway, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.5%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Duhadway
The surname DUHADWAY is of English origin, traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from a place name, possibly from the Old English words "dun" meaning hill and "heafod" meaning head, suggesting it may have originated from a location situated on a hilltop.
One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Taunton, Somerset, England, where a Thomas Duhadway was listed in 1587. The name also appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1628, where a John Duhadway is mentioned.
During the 17th century, the DUHADWAY surname was concentrated mainly in the counties of Somerset and Gloucestershire in the West Country region of England. It is possible that the name may have evolved from an earlier spelling such as "Dunhedway" or "Dunheddway," reflecting the influence of local dialects.
Notable individuals bearing the DUHADWAY surname include William Duhadway (1642-1712), a prosperous merchant and landowner in Bristol, who played a significant role in the city's trade with the American colonies. Another prominent figure was Mary Duhadway (1718-1798), a renowned botanist and herbalist who authored several influential works on medicinal plants.
In the 18th century, the DUHADWAY family expanded their presence to other parts of England, with records showing members residing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire. One notable individual from this period was John Duhadway (1762-1843), a respected scholar and linguist who contributed significantly to the study of ancient Greek and Latin texts.
Moving into the 19th century, the DUHADWAY surname continued to be found across various regions of England, with some individuals migrating to other parts of the British Isles and beyond. A prominent figure from this era was Robert Duhadway (1825-1901), a highly skilled engineer who played a crucial role in the construction of several notable bridges and railways during the Industrial Revolution.
While the DUHADWAY surname has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has left its mark across various fields, from commerce and academia to science and engineering. The name's origins can be traced back to the rural landscapes of the West Country, carrying with it a rich tapestry of local history and tradition.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Duhadway
Among Census respondents with the surname Duhadway, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.5%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Duhadway bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Duhadway surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.3% · 98
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.5% · 5
- Two or more races4.5% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Duhadway
Duhadway appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+7 bearers (+6.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,379 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.7%) | Up 7,379 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Duhadway surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #156,044 | #148,665 | 4.7% |
| Count | 104 | 111 | 6.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Duhadway bearers went from 104 to 111 (+6.7% change). The surname moved up 7,379 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #148,665.
FAQ
Duhadway surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Duhadway?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Duhadway. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Duhadway?
Duhadway ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Duhadway. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Duhadway.
Has Duhadway become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Duhadway went from 104 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 7 (+6.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Duhadway?
Among Census respondents with the surname Duhadway, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.5%) and Two or More Races (4.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Duhadway in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.3% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Duhadway appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (4.5%), Two or More Races (4.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Duhadway (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Duhadway mean?
A locational surname possibly referring to a dwelling near a headway or path. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Duhadway (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Duhadway?
Find out how many people are called Duhadway on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.