2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Durbala
A surname of Hindi/Urdu origin meaning weak or infirm.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Durbala. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Durbala 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Durbala in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Durbala, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Durbala
The surname DURBALA is of Indian origin, specifically from the Hindi language. Its roots can be traced back to the Sanskrit language, where it is believed to have derived from the words "dur" and "bala," which together mean "weak" or "feeble."
In ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, the term "durbala" was often used to describe individuals who were perceived as physically or mentally weak or lacking in strength. It was not uncommon for people to be given nicknames or surnames based on their perceived attributes or characteristics during that era.
The earliest known records of the surname DURBALA date back to the 16th century, when it appeared in various handwritten manuscripts and historical documents from the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent. These documents often recorded names, occupations, and other details of individuals involved in trade, commerce, or administrative roles.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the DURBALA surname was Jai Singh Durbala, a minor nobleman and landowner who lived in the region of present-day Uttar Pradesh during the late 16th century. Another notable individual was Govind Durbala, a scholar and poet who authored several works in Sanskrit and Hindi during the 17th century.
In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Ratan Singh Durbala held a high-ranking position in the court of the Maratha Empire, serving as a military commander and advisor to the Peshwa rulers. His contributions to the empire's military campaigns and strategic planning were well documented in historical accounts of that period.
Another individual of note was Madho Durbala, a renowned artist and painter who lived during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His intricate miniature paintings, depicting scenes from Hindu mythology and court life, were highly regarded and can be found in various museums and private collections.
During the 19th century, Ganga Durbala was a respected scholar and educator who established several schools and educational institutions in the northern regions of India. His efforts in promoting literacy and education, particularly among underprivileged communities, earned him widespread recognition and respect.
While the surname DURBALA has been present in various regions of India for centuries, it is important to note that historical records and documentation from earlier periods may be incomplete or have gaps, making it challenging to trace the origins and lineages of bearers of this surname with absolute certainty.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Durbala
Among Census respondents with the surname Durbala, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Durbala 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 Durbala surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.9% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino7.4% · 8
- Two or more races2.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Durbala
Durbala 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
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,693 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Up 1,693 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 Durbala 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 | #152,628 | #150,935 | 1.1% |
| Count | 107 | 108 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Durbala bearers went from 107 to 108 (+0.9% change). The surname moved up 1,693 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #150,935.
FAQ
Durbala surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Durbala?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Durbala. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Durbala?
Durbala ranks #150,935 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 108 people with the surname Durbala. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), 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 Durbala.
Has Durbala become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Durbala went from 107 recorded bearers to 108. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Durbala?
Among Census respondents with the surname Durbala, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Two or More Races (2.8%). 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 Durbala in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.9% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Durbala appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.9%), Hispanic (7.4%), Two or More Races (2.8%). 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 Durbala (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 Durbala mean?
A surname of Hindi/Urdu origin meaning weak or infirm. 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 Durbala (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 people are called Durbala?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the last name Durbala at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.