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

Dukuray, 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 Dukuray surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dukuray in America

Dukuray is the 88336th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dukuray surname appeared 210 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 Dukuray.

The history of the last name Dukuray

The surname DUKURAY is believed to have originated in the Gambia region of West Africa during the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Mandinka word "dukura," which means "wealthy" or "prosperous." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was considered affluent or successful within their community.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the DUKURAY name can be found in the records of the British Colonial Office, which administered the Gambia region during the late 19th century. These records document a man named Alieu DUKURAY, who was a prominent trader and landowner in the area around 1870.

Another notable figure with the DUKURAY surname was Mamadou DUKURAY, a Gambian historian and author who lived from 1925 to 2003. He wrote extensively about the culture and traditions of the Mandinka people, and his works are considered important resources for understanding the region's history.

In the early 20th century, a man named Ousman DUKURAY was a prominent leader in the Gambian independence movement. He played a key role in advocating for the country's independence from British colonial rule, which was eventually achieved in 1965.

More recently, Amina DUKURAY was a Gambian educator and activist who worked tirelessly to promote girls' education and women's rights. She founded several schools and organizations dedicated to empowering women and girls in the Gambia, and was recognized internationally for her efforts.

Fatou DUKURAY, born in 1955, is a Gambian-British author and journalist. She has written several books exploring issues of identity, migration, and cultural traditions, drawing from her experiences as a Gambian immigrant in the United Kingdom.

It's worth noting that the DUKURAY name may have slightly different spellings or variations, such as DUKUREH or DUKURE, due to regional dialects and the transliteration of the Mandinka language into the Latin alphabet. However, the core meaning and origins of the name remain consistent across these variations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dukuray

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

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 Dukuray 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.

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

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