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

Durka, 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 Durka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Durka in America

Durka is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Durka surname appeared 187 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 Durka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Durka 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 Durka

The surname Durka is believed to have originated in the region of Eastern Europe, with roots tracing back to the Slavic languages. It is thought to be derived from the Slavic word "durka," which means "fool" or "simpleton." This etymology suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive nickname for someone who was perceived as foolish or simple-minded.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Polish historical records from the 16th century, where it appears as "Durka." This spelling variant suggests a connection to the Polish language and culture.

In the late 17th century, the surname Durka is mentioned in the records of the Russian Empire, indicating that the name had spread to this region. This could be attributed to the migration patterns of Slavic populations or the influence of neighboring cultures.

Historical records from the 19th century show instances of the name Durka in the region of Galicia, which was then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. This region is now divided between modern-day Poland and Ukraine, further highlighting the Slavic origins of the name.

Notable individuals with the surname Durka throughout history include:

1. Jan Durka (born 1542 - died 1612), a Polish nobleman and landowner from the Kraków region.
2. Fyodor Durka (c. 1670 - 1735), a Russian merchant and trader who established trade routes between Moscow and the Baltic region.
3. Alina Durka (1826 - 1892), a Polish writer and poet from Galicia, known for her works exploring the themes of love and nature.
4. Mikhail Durka (1857 - 1918), a Russian military officer who served in the Russo-Japanese War and was awarded the Order of St. George for bravery.
5. Andrzej Durka (1914 - 2001), a Polish artist and sculptor renowned for his abstract works and his contributions to the post-war avant-garde movement in Poland.

While the surname Durka may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it has since evolved into a respected family name with a rich history spanning several centuries and regions across Eastern Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Durka

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

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

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