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

Dullea, 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 Dullea surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dullea in America

Dullea is the 45495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dullea surname appeared 470 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 Dullea.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dullea 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 Dullea

The surname Dullea has its origins in Ireland, with records indicating its presence as early as the 12th century. It is believed to be an Anglicized version of the Irish Gaelic name Ó Dulaidhe, which translates to "descendant of Duluigh," with the latter being a personal name derived from the word "dull," meaning "obstinate" or "stubborn."

One of the earliest known mentions of the name can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. This document records a Domhnall Ó Dulaidhe, a chieftain from County Sligo, who was involved in a conflict with the O'Connors in the year 1249.

The Dullea surname appears to have been most prominent in the western counties of Ireland, particularly in Sligo, Mayo, and Galway. Some variations in spelling, such as Dulley and Dullye, can be found in historical records, reflecting the evolution of the name over time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Tadhg Ó Dulaidhe was a renowned poet and scholar from County Mayo. His works, which were written in the Irish language, are still studied and appreciated by scholars of Irish literature today.

Another prominent individual with the Dullea surname was Brian Dullea, a 17th-century landowner from County Sligo. He was known for his involvement in the Irish Rebellion of 1641, a significant event in Irish history.

The 18th century saw the birth of John Dullea (1737-1821), a Catholic priest and educator from County Mayo. He played a vital role in establishing schools and promoting education in his local community during a time when Catholic education was suppressed in Ireland.

In more recent times, the name Dullea has been carried by notable individuals such as Keir Dullea, an American actor born in 1936, best known for his role in the iconic film "2001: A Space Odyssey." Additionally, there was Patrick Dullea (1908-1995), an Irish politician who served as a member of the Dáil Éireann (Irish Parliament) from 1957 to 1969.

While the Dullea surname may have originated in Ireland, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to Irish emigration. However, its roots remain firmly planted in the western counties of Ireland, where the name has been a part of the local history and culture for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dullea

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

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

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