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

Dusa, 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 Dusa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dusa in America

Dusa is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dusa surname appeared 170 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 Dusa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dusa 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 Dusa

The surname DUSA has its roots in Eastern Europe, particularly in the Slavic regions of modern-day Croatia and Serbia. It is believed to have originated as early as the 12th century, derived from the old Slavic word "duša," which means "soul" or "spirit."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DUSA can be found in a medieval manuscript from the city of Dubrovnik, dating back to the 14th century. This document mentions a merchant named Ivan Dusa, who traded in spices and textiles along the Adriatic coast.

In the 15th century, the name DUSA appeared in the records of the Venetian Republic, which controlled parts of present-day Croatia and Slovenia at the time. A notable figure from this period was Petar Dusa, a diplomat and scholar who served as an envoy to the Venetian court.

As the Ottoman Empire expanded its influence in the Balkans during the 16th and 17th centuries, many families with the surname DUSA fled to other parts of Europe, seeking refuge from religious persecution and political turmoil. Some settled in neighboring regions such as Hungary and Austria, while others ventured further west to Italy and Germany.

One prominent figure from this era was Marko Dusa (1540-1611), a Croatian military officer who fought against the Ottomans in the Long War. He was renowned for his bravery and strategic acumen, earning him a place in the annals of Croatian history.

In the 18th century, the name DUSA gained recognition in the world of literature through the works of Antun Dusa (1725-1798), a Croatian poet and playwright who helped shape the cultural renaissance of the Dalmatian region.

As the 19th century dawned, the DUSA surname continued to spread across Europe, with notable individuals emerging in various fields. One such figure was Jelena Dusa (1854-1928), a Serbian educator and feminist who campaigned tirelessly for women's rights and access to education.

Another significant figure from this era was Nikola Dusa (1871-1945), a Croatian architect renowned for his contributions to the Secessionist movement. His designs, which blended traditional Slavic motifs with modern aesthetics, left an indelible mark on the architectural landscape of cities like Zagreb and Rijeka.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dusa

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

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

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