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

Duska, 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 Duska surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Duska in America

Duska is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Duska surname appeared 166 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 Duska.

We can also compare 2010 data for Duska 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 Duska

The surname Duska originates from the Czech Republic, with its roots tracing back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Slavic word "dusk," meaning "soul" or "spirit." The name was initially associated with individuals who exhibited a strong, spirited, or soulful nature.

In the medieval era, the name Duska appeared in various records and manuscripts across the regions of Bohemia and Moravia. One of the earliest documented mentions can be found in the Liber Viridis, a 14th-century land registry from the town of Chrudim, where a certain Petr Duska was listed as a landowner.

During the 15th century, the name gained prominence in the city of Prague, where a prominent merchant and philanthropist named Jan Duska (c. 1420-1492) made significant contributions to the local community. His legacy is still celebrated in the city's historical archives.

As the name spread across Central Europe, it underwent various spellings and adaptations. In the 16th century, the variant "Duscha" was commonly found in German-speaking regions, while the Polish version "Duszka" emerged in the eastern regions of the Czech lands.

One notable figure bearing the Duska surname was the 17th-century Czech artist and engraver, Vaclav Duska (1620-1687), whose intricate works adorned several churches and monasteries in Prague and its surrounding areas.

In the 18th century, the Duska name made its way to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, where a renowned military officer, Franz Duska (1738-1805), served with distinction in the imperial army during the Napoleonic Wars.

Another individual of note was the 19th-century Czech composer and pianist, Frantisek Duska (1810-1872), whose compositions and performances were celebrated throughout the lands of the Habsburg monarchy.

As the surname spread beyond its Central European origins, it adopted various forms in different languages. In the United States, for instance, the spelling "Dushka" emerged among immigrant communities from the Czech and Slovak regions.

Throughout its long history, the surname Duska has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, ranging from artists and musicians to military leaders and entrepreneurs, all sharing a common thread of a spirited and soulful heritage rooted in the heart of Central Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Duska

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

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

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