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

Dula, 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 Dula surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dula in America

Dula is the 13922nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dula surname appeared 2,169 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Dula.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dula 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 Dula

The surname DULA has its origins in the Czech Republic, where it first emerged in the early 15th century. It is derived from the Czech word "dula," which means "midwife" or "birth attendant." The name was likely given to women who assisted with childbirth, and it eventually became a hereditary surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DULA surname can be found in a manuscript from 1457, which mentions a woman named Anna Dula residing in the town of Třebíč. This suggests that the name was already in use by the mid-15th century.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the DULA surname began to spread across various regions of the Czech lands, including Bohemia and Moravia. It is believed that some families with this name may have also migrated to neighboring countries, such as Poland and Slovakia, during this period.

In the 18th century, the DULA surname appears in several historical records, including parish registers and land ownership documents. One notable individual from this time was Magdalena Dula (1725-1789), a renowned midwife from the village of Blovice, who was highly respected for her expertise in childbirth and herbalism.

The 19th century saw the DULA surname gain further prominence, with several individuals making significant contributions in various fields. Among them was Jan Dula (1836-1903), a Czech writer and journalist who played an essential role in promoting the use of the Czech language during the National Revival period.

Another notable bearer of the DULA surname was Karolína Dula (1874-1944), a Czech artist and illustrator renowned for her intricate woodcut prints. Her works were widely exhibited throughout Europe and are now part of several prestigious art collections.

In the 20th century, the DULA surname continued to be found across various regions of the former Czechoslovakia, as well as in diaspora communities around the world. One prominent figure from this era was Antonín Dula (1920-1992), a renowned Czech architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the reconstruction of Prague after World War II.

While the DULA surname is most commonly associated with the Czech Republic, it has also been documented in other parts of Europe, such as Germany and Austria, where it may have been adopted by individuals of Czech descent or those with ancestral ties to the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dula

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

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

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