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

Dutan, 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 Dutan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dutan in America

Dutan is the 28131st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dutan surname appeared 851 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 Dutan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dutan 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 Dutan

The surname DUTAN is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Spain, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "dux," meaning "leader" or "guide," which suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who held a position of authority or played a leadership role within their community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DUTAN can be found in a 13th-century manuscript from the Basque region, where it is spelled "Dutan." This spelling variation hints at the name's potential connection to the Basque language or culture, as the region has a rich linguistic heritage distinct from the rest of Spain.

In the 15th century, a nobleman named Juan DUTAN was documented as owning a sizable estate in the province of Navarre. This record provides evidence of the name's presence among the Spanish nobility during that time period.

The DUTAN surname also appears in several historical documents from the region of Aragon, dating back to the 16th century. One notable figure was Miguel DUTAN, a merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the local economy and politics of the town of Huesca in the late 1500s.

Moving into the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the DUTAN surname was María DUTAN, a renowned poet and scholar who gained recognition for her contributions to Spanish literature during the Golden Age. She was born in Seville in 1612 and passed away in 1688.

Another influential individual with the DUTAN surname was Pedro DUTAN, a military commander who served in the Spanish army during the 18th century. He was known for his bravery and strategic skills, leading several successful campaigns against foreign invaders during his time.

As the DUTAN surname spread beyond its origins in northern Spain, it also found its way into other parts of Europe and even the Americas through emigration and exploration. For instance, there are records of a family with the DUTAN name settling in the Spanish colonial territories of present-day Mexico in the late 17th century.

While the DUTAN surname may not be as widespread today as some other Spanish surnames, it remains a part of the rich cultural tapestry of Spain and its historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dutan

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

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

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