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

Duryea, 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 Duryea surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Duryea in America

Duryea is the 16031st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Duryea surname appeared 1,809 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 Duryea.

We can also compare 2010 data for Duryea 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 Duryea

The surname Duryea has its origins in France, emerging during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "durée," meaning "endurance" or "lasting quality." This etymological root suggests that the name may have been originally bestowed upon an individual renowned for their perseverance or resilience.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Duryea name can be found in the records of the Norman conquest of England in the 11th century. It is believed that the name was brought to England by Norman settlers who accompanied William the Conqueror during the invasion of 1066. The name appears in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey commissioned by William I in 1086, indicating its presence in various parts of England at that time.

In the 13th century, the name Duryea surfaced in the Huguenot regions of France, particularly in the areas of Normandy and Brittany. During this period, many Huguenot families bearing the name Duryea fled religious persecution and sought refuge in other parts of Europe and the New World.

One notable figure with the surname Duryea was Charles E. Duryea (1861-1938), an American inventor and engineer credited with designing and building one of the first successful gasoline-powered automobiles in 1893. His brother, Frank Duryea (1869-1967), was also involved in the development of early automobiles, and together they formed the Duryea Motor Wagon Company.

Another historical figure was Abram Duryee (1815-1890), a Union officer during the American Civil War. He fought in several major battles, including the Battle of Gettysburg, and rose to the rank of brigadier general.

In the literary world, Ella Duryea (1846-1926) was an American novelist and poet known for her works depicting life in the American West during the late 19th century.

The Duryea name has also been associated with several notable athletes, such as Ned Duryea (1914-1984), an American professional baseball player who played for the Boston Red Sox in the 1930s and 1940s, and Dan Duryea (1917-1976), a former professional football player who played for the Chicago Bears in the 1940s.

While the surname Duryea is relatively uncommon, it has a rich historical legacy spanning several centuries and regions, with its roots firmly grounded in the French language and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Duryea

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

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

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