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

Durso, 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 Durso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Durso in America

Durso is the 9444th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Durso surname appeared 3,445 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Durso.

We can also compare 2010 data for Durso 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 Durso

The surname Durso has its origins in Italy, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "durus," meaning "hard" or "tough," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone with a rugged or resilient personality.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Durso name was Giovanni Durso, a merchant from the city of Naples who lived in the late 13th century. Records show that he traded in various goods, including textiles and spices, and was known for his business acumen and negotiation skills.

In the 14th century, the Durso family gained prominence in the region of Calabria, where they were known for their involvement in agriculture and land ownership. One notable figure from this period was Tommaso Durso, a landowner and farmer who lived in the town of Cosenza around 1350.

By the 15th century, the Durso name had spread to other parts of Italy, including Sicily and the Abruzzo region. One notable bearer of the name was Pietro Durso, a scholar and philosopher from Palermo who lived in the late 15th century. He wrote extensively on topics such as logic, metaphysics, and ethics, and his works were widely read during the Renaissance period.

In the 16th century, the Durso family produced several notable figures in the field of the arts and literature. One such figure was Girolamo Durso, a poet and playwright from Naples who was born in 1520. His works explored themes of love, friendship, and the human condition, and he was celebrated for his mastery of language and poetic form.

Another notable bearer of the Durso name was Alessio Durso, an artist from Rome who lived in the late 16th century. He was known for his religious paintings and frescoes, many of which adorned churches and chapels throughout Italy. His work was heavily influenced by the Baroque style and was characterized by its dramatic use of light and shadow.

In the 17th century, the Durso family continued to produce notable figures in various fields. One such figure was Domenico Durso, a military commander who served in the Neapolitan army during the Thirty Years' War. He was known for his bravery and strategic skills, and his exploits were recorded in several contemporary accounts of the conflict.

As the centuries progressed, the Durso name continued to be associated with notable individuals in various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts. While the origins of the name may be rooted in a distant past, its legacy has endured, serving as a testament to the resilience and accomplishments of those who have borne it throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Durso

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

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

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