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

Dure, 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 Dure surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dure in America

Dure is the 51723rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dure surname appeared 402 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 Dure.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dure 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 Dure

The surname DURE has its origins in France, where it can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "durer," which means "to last" or "to endure." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was known for their resilience or endurance.

The earliest known record of the name DURE dates back to the 13th century, appearing in various municipal records and legal documents from the regions of Normandy and Picardy in northern France. In some of these records, the name is spelled with variations such as "Duré" or "Durée," reflecting the regional dialects and the evolution of language over time.

One notable historical reference to the name DURE can be found in the Foedera Conventiones, a collection of treaties and diplomatic documents compiled in the 17th century. In this volume, a certain Jean DURE is mentioned as a merchant from the city of Rouen, who was involved in trade negotiations with England in the year 1482.

The DURE surname has also been associated with several places in France, such as the village of Duré in the department of Eure-et-Loir, and the commune of Durance in the department of Lot-et-Garonne. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in different regions.

Among the notable individuals who bore the surname DURE throughout history are:

1. Nicolas DURE (c. 1520 - 1585), a French architect and engineer who worked on several important construction projects in Paris during the Renaissance period.

2. Jean-Baptiste DURE (1675 - 1741), a French painter and engraver known for his portraits and religious scenes, many of which can be found in churches and museums across France.

3. Marie-Antoinette DURE (1801 - 1879), a French author and feminist activist who campaigned for women's rights and education in the 19th century.

4. Émile DURE (1840 - 1917), a French politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the National Assembly and was a prominent figure in the Third Republic.

5. Lucien DURE (1892 - 1964), a French composer and music educator who wrote several operas and orchestral works, and taught at the Paris Conservatory.

While the DURE surname is not as common today as it once was, it remains an important part of French heritage and history, reflecting the enduring spirit and resilience that its origins suggest.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dure

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

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

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