2000
#141,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Duhame
A French surname possibly derived from a place name or meaning "of the hill".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Duhame. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Duhame 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Duhame in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Duhame, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Black (1.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Duhame
The surname DUHAME has its origins in France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated as a locational name from a place called Duhame or a similar spelling, although the exact location remains uncertain.
During the medieval period, locational surnames were commonly adopted by those who left their birthplaces and moved to other areas. The prefix "de" or "du" in French surnames often indicated a person's place of origin.
One of the earliest known references to the DUHAME surname can be found in the Livre des Métiers, a medieval record of trades and professions in Paris, dating back to the 13th century. However, the specific spelling and context of the name's appearance are not clear.
In the 14th century, a nobleman named Jean Duhame was recorded as a landowner in the Normandy region of France. This suggests that the DUHAME surname may have been associated with nobility and landownership during that era.
Another notable figure bearing the DUHAME surname was Pierre Duhame, a French architect who lived from 1555 to 1625. He is credited with designing several notable buildings in Paris, including parts of the Louvre Palace.
During the 17th century, a merchant named Jacques Duhame was recorded as a prominent figure in the trading of silk and other luxury goods between France and the Ottoman Empire.
In the 18th century, a French author and playwright named François Duhame (1694-1776) gained recognition for his satirical works critiquing the aristocracy and societal norms of the time.
The surname DUHAME also appears in connection with several small villages and hamlets throughout various regions of France, such as Duhame-sur-Loire, Duhame-le-Petit, and Duhame-en-Vexin, suggesting a possible geographic origin for the name.
While the exact etymology and origins of the DUHAME surname remain somewhat uncertain, its historical presence in France and association with various professions and social classes over the centuries highlight its enduring legacy as a French surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Duhame
Among Census respondents with the surname Duhame, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Black (1.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Duhame 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 Duhame surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.7% · 110
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Duhame
Duhame appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#132,206
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
+20 bearers (+18.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,582 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-13 bearers (-10.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,551 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #141,788 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #132,206 | 128 | 0.04 | +20 bearers (+18.5%) | Up 9,582 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-10.2%) | Down 13,551 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 Duhame 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 | #132,206 | #145,757 | -10.2% |
| Count | 128 | 115 | -10.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Duhame bearers went from 128 to 115 (-10.2% change). The surname moved down 13,551 positions in the national ranking, going from #132,206 to #145,757.
FAQ
Duhame surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Duhame?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Duhame. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Duhame?
Duhame ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Duhame. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Duhame.
Has Duhame become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Duhame went from 128 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 13 (-10.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #132,206 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Duhame?
Among Census respondents with the surname Duhame, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Black (1.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Duhame in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.7% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Duhame appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.7%), Black (1.7%), Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Duhame (2000, 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 Duhame mean?
A French surname possibly derived from a place name or meaning "of the hill". 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 Duhame (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 share the surname Duhame?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.