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

Duru, 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 Duru surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Duru in America

Duru is the 33856th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Duru surname appeared 672 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 Duru.

We can also compare 2010 data for Duru 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 Duru

The surname DURU has its origins in Turkey, where it is believed to have originated during the Ottoman Empire period. It is derived from the Turkish word "duru," which means "clear" or "pure." This name is thought to have been initially used as a descriptive name for someone with a pure or unblemished character.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname DURU can be found in Ottoman census records and tax registers from the 16th and 17th centuries. These documents show that the name was particularly prevalent in the Anatolian regions of Turkey, particularly in areas such as Konya, Kayseri, and Sivas.

One notable historical figure with the surname DURU was Duru Bey, a 16th-century Ottoman statesman and military commander who served as the governor of several provinces during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. Another was Duru Efendi, a 17th-century Ottoman calligrapher and poet whose works were highly regarded during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, the surname DURU gained prominence with the birth of Duru Kadri Efendi (1832-1908), a renowned Ottoman scholar, writer, and intellectual. Kadri Efendi was a prolific author and a leading figure in the literary and cultural circles of Istanbul during the late Ottoman era.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Duru Turan (1901-1980), a Turkish architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the development of modern Istanbul. Turan's designs and urban planning initiatives helped shape the city's skyline and infrastructure in the mid-20th century.

More recently, Duru Özcan (born 1984) is a Turkish actress and model who has appeared in numerous television series and films. She has gained widespread recognition and popularity in Turkey for her acting talents and her work in promoting various social causes.

The surname DURU can also be found in other regions of the world, particularly among Turkish diaspora communities, but its origins and historical significance are deeply rooted in the Ottoman Empire and the cultural heritage of Turkey.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Duru

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

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

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