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

Duo, 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 Duo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Duo in America

Duo is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Duo surname appeared 113 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 Duo.

The history of the last name Duo

The surname "DUO" has its origins in China, where it can be traced back to the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD). It is believed to have originated from the Chinese word "duo", which means "many" or "a lot". The surname was likely given to families who had a large number of children or were known for their fertility.

In ancient Chinese records, the earliest known mention of the surname "DUO" dates back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). During this period, the name appeared in official documents and records, indicating its presence among the noble and scholarly classes of the time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "DUO" was Duo Feng, a renowned poet and calligrapher who lived during the Tang Dynasty (circa 800 AD). His works were highly regarded and influenced the literary traditions of his era.

Another notable figure was Duo Xian, a military strategist and general who played a crucial role in the wars against the Khitan Liao Dynasty in the 10th century. His tactics and leadership were instrumental in securing several victories for the Song Dynasty.

During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the "DUO" surname gained prominence with the rise of Duo Tong, a scholar and statesman who served as a high-ranking official in the imperial court. His contributions to the development of the civil service system and legal reforms were highly influential.

In the 19th century, Duo Cuogeng was a prominent figure in the Taiping Rebellion, a major civil war in China. He was a leading military commander and played a vital role in the early victories of the rebel forces before ultimately being captured and executed.

Throughout history, the surname "DUO" has been associated with various place names and geographical locations in China. For instance, the village of Duocun in Shandong Province was once home to a large population of families bearing this surname.

While the surname "DUO" is primarily found in China, it has also been adopted by individuals of Chinese descent living in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with significant Chinese immigrant populations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Duo

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Duo, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!