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

Duy, 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 Duy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Duy in America

Duy is the 52037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Duy surname appeared 399 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 Duy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Duy 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 Duy

The surname Duy has its origins in France, with roots tracing back to the late 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "duie," which translates to "leader" or "guide." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with individuals who held positions of authority or leadership within their communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "de Duyt." This entry refers to a landholder named Robert de Duyt, who possessed estates in Normandy, France. The prefix "de" indicates that the name likely originated as a locational surname, referring to a specific place or region.

During the 12th century, the name began to spread across various regions of France, with variations in spelling emerging, such as Duy, Duye, and Duyet. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and regional pronunciations.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the name Duy was Jean Duy, a French knight who fought in the Seventh Crusade alongside King Louis IX. Jean Duy was born in 1220 and died in 1270 during the Crusade.

Another historical figure with the surname Duy was Pierre Duy, a prominent merchant and financier from Paris, who lived in the late 15th century. His business dealings and financial acumen contributed to the growth and prosperity of the city during that era.

In the 16th century, the name appears in records related to the French Wars of Religion, with several individuals named Duy fighting on both sides of the conflict. One such figure was Étienne Duy, a Huguenot military commander who was born in 1530 and died in 1598.

During the 17th century, the name Duy was associated with several notable scholars and intellectuals. One example is Jacques Duy, a French philosopher and theologian who was born in 1610 and died in 1679. His writings on metaphysics and theology influenced the intellectual discourse of his time.

Another significant figure with the surname Duy was Marie-Anne Duy, a pioneering French botanist and naturalist who lived in the late 18th century. Born in 1755, she made significant contributions to the study of plant life and was one of the few women scientists of her era.

These examples highlight the diverse backgrounds and achievements of individuals who have borne the surname Duy throughout history, spanning various fields and disciplines across multiple centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Duy

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

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

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