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

Durango, 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 Durango surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Durango in America

Durango is the 46314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Durango surname appeared 460 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 Durango.

We can also compare 2010 data for Durango 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 Durango

The surname Durango originated in Spain and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "Durango," which refers to the town and municipality of the same name located in the Basque Country region of northern Spain. The name Durango itself is believed to have evolved from the Basque words "uri" (meaning water or river) and "ango" (meaning place or site), suggesting that the original settlement was established near a river or water source.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Durango can be found in the archives of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, where a document from 1278 mentions a nobleman named Lope Iñiguez de Durango. This suggests that the name was already in use among the Basque gentry during the late medieval period.

In the 15th century, the surname Durango appeared in various historical records associated with the Spanish conquest and colonization of the Americas. For instance, Francisco de Durango was a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro in the 1530s.

Another notable figure with the surname Durango was Juan Bautista de Durango, a Spanish-born Catholic priest who lived in the 17th century. He served as the Bishop of Guadalajara in New Spain (present-day Mexico) from 1629 to 1631 and was known for his efforts in evangelization and the promotion of education among indigenous populations.

In the 18th century, Juan José de Durango y Villalba (1684-1743) was a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Panama from 1737 to 1743. He played a crucial role in strengthening the defenses of the region against pirate attacks and improved the infrastructure of the colony.

Another notable figure with the surname Durango was Tomás de Durango (1771-1841), a Spanish painter and engraver who was active during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He is renowned for his religious paintings and engravings, many of which can be found in churches and museums across Spain.

While the surname Durango has its roots in the Basque Country of Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. The name has been adopted by people of various backgrounds, reflecting the global reach of Spanish influence and the enduring legacy of the Durango surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Durango

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

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

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