2000
#5,299
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,047
First available Census row
Per 100,000 2.24
Rare Last name
Duhon
A French occupational surname derived from "du hon," meaning "of the shame," likely referring to an executioner.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 6,941 Americans carry the last name Duhon. That puts it at #5,550 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 2.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 49,381 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Duhon 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
6.9K
1 in 49,381
Census rank
#5,550
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
2.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
6.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 6,053 bearers of the surname Duhon in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 2.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 5550th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Duhon, the largest self-reported group is White at 77.3%. The next largest groups are Black (15.4%) and Hispanic (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Duhon
The surname Duhon has its origins in France, specifically in the region of Poitou. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "duhon," which translates to "little hill" or "small mound." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a small hill or elevated land.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Duhon can be traced back to the 13th century in various historical documents from the Poitou region. It appeared in various spellings, such as Duhont, Duhonet, and Duhonnet, which were common variations during that time period.
One notable historical reference to the name Duhon can be found in the "Nobiliaire de la Touraine," a collection of genealogical records from the 17th century. This document mentions a Jean Duhon, a nobleman from the town of Châtellerault in the Vienne department of France, who lived in the late 16th century.
Another significant figure bearing the surname Duhon was François Duhon, a French poet and playwright born in Loudun, Vienne, in 1628. He is known for his contributions to the development of French theatrical works during the 17th century.
In the 18th century, the name Duhon was also present in the region of Acadie (present-day Maritime provinces of Canada). One notable individual was Joseph Duhon, born in 1715 in Grand Pré, Nova Scotia. He was among the Acadians who were forcibly deported from the region by the British in the mid-18th century, an event known as the Expulsion of the Acadians.
Moving into the 19th century, there was a notable artist named Édouard Duhon, born in 1841 in Angoulême, France. He was a painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes, and his works were exhibited at the Paris Salon.
Another notable figure was Eugène Duhon, a French military officer born in 1858 in Rochefort, Charente-Maritime. He served in the French Army during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, participating in various campaigns and receiving several military honors.
Throughout its history, the surname Duhon has been associated with various place names in France, such as Duhon-lès-Laon (near the city of Laon), Duhon-sur-Aisne (along the Aisne river), and Duhon-sous-Bois (near the city of Reims). These place names may have contributed to the spread and variations of the surname over time.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Duhon
Among Census respondents with the surname Duhon, the largest self-reported group is White at 77.3%. The next largest groups are Black (15.4%) and Hispanic (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Duhon 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 Duhon surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White77.3% · 4,680
- Black or African American15.4% · 931
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 219
- Two or more races3.0% · 183
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 30
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 10
Timeline
Historical Census data for Duhon
Duhon 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
#5,585
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,223
+176 bearers (+2.9%)
Per 100,000 2.11
Rank movement Down 286 places
2020
#5,550
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,053
-170 bearers (-2.7%)
Per 100,000 2.03
Rank movement Up 35 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #5,299 | 6,047 | 2.24 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #5,585 | 6,223 | 2.11 | +176 bearers (+2.9%) | Down 286 places |
| 2020 | #5,550 | 6,053 | 2.03 | -170 bearers (-2.7%) | Up 35 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 Duhon 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 | #5,585 | #5,550 | 0.6% |
| Count | 6,223 | 6,053 | -2.7% |
| Per 100K | 2.11 | 2.03 | -4.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Duhon bearers went from 6,223 to 6,053 (-2.7% change). The surname moved up 35 positions in the national ranking, going from #5,585 to #5,550.
FAQ
Duhon surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Duhon?
Name Census estimates that about 6,941 living Americans carry the surname Duhon. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 49,381 residents.
How common is Duhon?
Duhon ranks #5,550 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 2.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 6,053 people with the surname Duhon. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (6,941), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 2.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 2.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Duhon.
Has Duhon become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Duhon went from 6,223 recorded bearers to 6,053. That is a decrease of 170 (-2.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #5,585 to #5,550.
What does the Census say about the background of Duhon?
Among Census respondents with the surname Duhon, the largest self-reported group is White at 77.3%. The next largest groups are Black (15.4%) and Hispanic (3.6%). 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 Duhon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 77.3% (4,680 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Duhon appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (77.3%), Black (15.4%), Hispanic (3.6%). 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 Duhon (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 Duhon mean?
A French occupational surname derived from "du hon," meaning "of the shame," likely referring to an executioner. 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 Duhon (2.03 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 have the surname Duhon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.