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

Durias, 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 Durias surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Durias in America

Durias is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Durias surname appeared 119 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 Durias.

The history of the last name Durias

The surname DURIAS is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Old French word "dure," meaning "hard" or "tough," and may have been used as a nickname for someone with a strong or hardy personality.

The earliest recorded instances of the name DURIAS can be traced back to the 13th century in various French records and manuscripts. One notable example is found in the "Livre des Métiers" (Book of Trades) from Paris, dated around 1268, which mentions a certain "Guillaume DURIAS," a blacksmith by trade.

During the 14th century, the name DURIAS appeared in several historical documents, such as the "Rôles de l'Échiquier de Normandie" (Rolls of the Exchequer of Normandy), where it was sometimes spelled as "DURIA" or "DURYAS." This variation in spelling was common during that era, as standardized spellings had not yet been established.

In the 15th century, the DURIAS name gained further prominence with the birth of Jean DURIAS (1420-1488), a French scholar and theologian who served as the rector of the University of Paris. His writings and teachings on philosophy and theology were widely influential during his time.

Another notable figure with the surname DURIAS was Étienne DURIAS (1532-1598), a French lawyer and judge who held an important position in the Parlement of Paris. He was known for his expertise in civil law and his fair rulings.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the DURIAS name was also found in various regions of France, including Normandy, Brittany, and the Île-de-France region. Some examples include Pierre DURIAS (1567-1638), a wealthy merchant from Rouen, and Marie DURIAS (1602-1679), a renowned midwife who practiced in Paris.

In the 18th century, the DURIAS name made its way to other parts of Europe, with records showing individuals bearing this surname in countries like Spain and Italy. For instance, Antonio DURIAS (1718-1785) was a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the War of the Spanish Succession.

Throughout the centuries, the DURIAS surname has been associated with various occupations, from skilled tradesmen to scholars, lawyers, and military personnel. While its origins can be traced back to medieval France, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, carrying with it a rich historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Durias

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

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

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