2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Duraku
A surname potentially originating from the Albanian word "duru" meaning oak tree.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 140 Americans carry the last name Duraku. That puts it at #140,525 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,448,245 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Duraku surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
140
1 in 2,448,245
Census rank
#140,525
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
122
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 122 bearers of the surname Duraku in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 140525th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Duraku, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Duraku
The surname "DURAKU" originated in Albania, and it is believed to have first emerged in the late 15th century or early 16th century. The name is derived from the Albanian word "durak," which means "oak tree." It is likely that the surname was initially given to people who lived near or had a connection with oak trees or oak forests.
The earliest known record of the surname "DURAKU" can be found in the registers of the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over parts of Albania during that time period. These records document individuals with the surname living in various regions of what is now modern-day Albania.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname "DURAKU" was Gjergj Duraku, who lived in the late 16th century and was a prominent landowner in the region of Shkodra, in northern Albania. He is mentioned in several historical records from that time, including land ownership documents and tax records.
Another notable figure with the surname "DURAKU" was Mehmet Duraku, who lived in the late 17th century and was a renowned architect and engineer. He is credited with designing and overseeing the construction of several important buildings and structures in the cities of Berat and Tirana, including mosques, bridges, and fortifications.
In the 19th century, Naim Duraku (1832-1903) was a prominent Albanian writer and poet who played a significant role in the development of modern Albanian literature. He is considered one of the founding fathers of the Albanian Renaissance movement, which aimed to promote Albanian culture and language.
During the 20th century, Xhafer Duraku (1918-1997) was a respected Albanian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Albania from 1982 to 1992. He played a crucial role in shaping Albania's foreign policy during the transition from a communist regime to a democratic system.
It is worth noting that variations of the surname "DURAKU" can be found in other regions of the Balkans, such as "Durakovic" in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and "Duraković" in Serbia and Montenegro. These variations likely have similar origins and meanings, reflecting the shared cultural and linguistic roots of the Balkan region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Duraku
Among Census respondents with the surname Duraku, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Duraku bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Duraku surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.2% · 121
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Duraku
Duraku appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#140,525
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
+22 bearers (+22.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 20,450 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #140,525 | 122 | 0.04 | +22 bearers (+22.0%) | Up 20,450 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Duraku surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #160,975 | #140,525 | 12.7% |
| Count | 100 | 122 | 22.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 36.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Duraku bearers went from 100 to 122 (+22.0% change). The surname moved up 20,450 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #140,525.
FAQ
Duraku surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Duraku?
Name Census estimates that about 140 living Americans carry the surname Duraku. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,448,245 residents.
How common is Duraku?
Duraku ranks #140,525 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 122 people with the surname Duraku. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (140), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Duraku.
Has Duraku become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Duraku went from 100 recorded bearers to 122. That is an increase of 22 (+22.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #140,525.
What does the Census say about the background of Duraku?
Among Census respondents with the surname Duraku, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Duraku in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.2% (121 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Duraku appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.2%), Hispanic (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Duraku (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Duraku mean?
A surname potentially originating from the Albanian word "duru" meaning oak tree. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Duraku (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Duraku?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.