2000
#148,244
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dursi
A surname derived from an Arabic name indicating origins from the Syrian city of Dayr az-Zawr.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 111 Americans carry the last name Dursi. That puts it at #156,449 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,087,877 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dursi 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
111
1 in 3,087,877
Census rank
#156,449
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
97
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 97 bearers of the surname Dursi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156449th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dursi, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dursi
The surname Dursi is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Calabria and Sicily. Its roots can be traced back to the 12th or 13th century. The name is thought to derive from the Latin word "durius," meaning "hard" or "tough," suggesting a possible connection to a person's physical strength or resilience.
One of the earliest known references to the name Dursi can be found in a medieval document from the 14th century, which mentions a nobleman named Giovanni Dursi from the town of Cosenza in Calabria. This document provides evidence of the name's existence and usage during that time period.
In the 16th century, there are records of a notable figure named Antonio Dursi, who was a renowned physician and philosopher from the city of Palermo in Sicily. He is credited with making significant contributions to the field of medicine and is regarded as one of the earliest proponents of the scientific method in Italy.
Another notable individual with the surname Dursi was Vincenzo Dursi, a 17th-century painter from Naples. His works, predominantly religious paintings and portraits, adorned many churches and noble residences throughout southern Italy during his lifetime.
In the late 18th century, a prominent figure named Giuseppe Dursi emerged as a successful merchant and landowner in the town of Catanzaro, Calabria. He was known for his business acumen and his philanthropic efforts, establishing a charitable foundation that supported education and healthcare initiatives in the region.
The surname Dursi can also be found in several place names throughout Italy, such as the Dursi Palace in Naples, which was named after the Dursi family who commissioned its construction in the 16th century. Additionally, there is a small village called Dursi in the province of Reggio Calabria, potentially further cementing the name's origins in southern Italy.
It is worth noting that while the surname Dursi has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, the historical records and references mentioned above provide valuable insights into the name's early origins and significance within the Italian context.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dursi
Among Census respondents with the surname Dursi, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Dursi 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 Dursi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.9% · 94
- Hispanic or Latino3.1% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dursi
Dursi appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 8,990 places
2020
#156,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 97
-6 bearers (-5.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 785 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #148,244 | 102 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Down 8,990 places |
| 2020 | #156,449 | 97 | 0.03 | -6 bearers (-5.8%) | Up 785 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 Dursi 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 | #157,234 | #156,449 | 0.5% |
| Count | 103 | 97 | -5.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 8.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dursi bearers went from 103 to 97 (-5.8% change). The surname moved up 785 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #156,449.
FAQ
Dursi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dursi?
Name Census estimates that about 111 living Americans carry the surname Dursi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,087,877 residents.
How common is Dursi?
Dursi ranks #156,449 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 97 people with the surname Dursi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (111), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Dursi.
Has Dursi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dursi went from 103 recorded bearers to 97. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #156,449.
What does the Census say about the background of Dursi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dursi, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.1%). 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 Dursi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.9% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dursi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.9%), Hispanic (3.1%). 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 Dursi (2000, 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 Dursi mean?
A surname derived from an Arabic name indicating origins from the Syrian city of Dayr az-Zawr. 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 Dursi (0.03 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 Dursi?
See how many people are called Dursi on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.