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

Duro, 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 Duro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Duro in America

Duro is the 38640th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Duro surname appeared 572 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 Duro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Duro 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 Duro

The surname DURO has its roots in Italy, with the earliest records of the name dating back to the 12th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Italian word "duro," which means "hard" or "tough." It was likely originally a nickname given to someone who was perceived to be strong or resilient.

In the 13th century, the name DURO appeared in various Italian manuscripts and records, indicating its presence in various regions of the country. One notable mention was in a document from the city of Siena, where a family by the name of Duro was recorded as landowners.

As the name spread throughout Italy, it also took on different spellings and variations. In some regions, it was spelled as "Duri" or "Durri," reflecting local dialects and pronunciation differences.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname DURO was Giovanni Duro, a renowned painter from Venice who lived between 1470 and 1537. His works can still be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.

Another notable figure was Alessio Duro, a philosopher and scholar from Naples who lived from 1590 to 1667. He is known for his contributions to the field of ethics and his writings on moral philosophy.

In the 18th century, a family by the name of Duro gained prominence in the region of Tuscany. Antonio Duro (1717-1792) was a successful businessman and landowner, and his son, Luca Duro (1745-1818), became a respected politician and served as a magistrate in the city of Florence.

Moving into the 19th century, the name DURO also found its way into the world of literature. Giancarlo Duro (1815-1888) was an Italian poet and writer renowned for his romantic works and contributions to the Risorgimento movement.

Lastly, one cannot discuss the surname DURO without mentioning the renowned Italian actor and filmmaker, Dario Duro (1922-2008). He had a prolific career spanning over six decades and was celebrated for his performances in both Italian and international films.

While these are just a few examples, the surname DURO has a rich history that spans centuries and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, entrepreneurs, and public figures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Duro

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

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

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