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

Duna, 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 Duna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Duna in America

Duna is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Duna surname appeared 173 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 Duna.

We can also compare 2010 data for Duna 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 Duna

The surname DUNA is of Hungarian origin, derived from the word "duna," which means "the Danube River" in the Hungarian language. The name is believed to have originated in the regions surrounding the Danube River in central Europe during the Middle Ages.

The earliest recorded instances of the DUNA surname can be traced back to the 13th century, when it appeared in various Hungarian manuscripts and records. One notable example is a 1292 document from the town of Esztergom, which mentions a landowner named Petrus DUNA. This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals who lived near or had some connection to the Danube River.

During the 15th century, the DUNA surname began to spread beyond Hungary and into neighboring regions, such as Romania and Serbia. This was likely due to the movement of people and the influence of the Hungarian Kingdom in those areas. In a 1457 document from the town of Timișoara (now in Romania), a merchant named Janos DUNA is mentioned, indicating the presence of the surname in the region.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the DUNA surname was Mihály DUNA, a Hungarian nobleman who lived in the late 14th century. He was a prominent figure in the court of King Sigismund of Hungary and is mentioned in several historical records from that time period.

In the 16th century, the DUNA surname gained further recognition with the birth of István DUNA (1504-1572), a Hungarian poet and humanist scholar. He was known for his contributions to the development of the Hungarian language and literature, and his works were widely celebrated during the Renaissance period.

Another notable figure was György DUNA (1619-1689), a Hungarian military commander who served under Prince Mihály Apafi I of Transylvania. He played a significant role in the struggles against the Ottoman Empire and is mentioned in various historical accounts of the time.

During the 18th century, the DUNA surname continued to be present in various parts of central and eastern Europe. One example is János DUNA (1737-1808), a Hungarian priest and theologian who was renowned for his scholarly works and teachings.

In the 19th century, the DUNA surname gained prominence in the field of arts and literature with the birth of Béla DUNA (1856-1912), a Hungarian painter and illustrator. He was known for his striking landscapes and depictions of rural life, which captured the essence of Hungarian culture and traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Duna

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

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

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