Explore the Family Name Dua
The meaning of Dua
Indian (Punjab): Arora and Sikh name, perhaps from Arabic duʿā ‘invocation, good wish’. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Anil, Prem, Shyam, Anuj, Naresh, Raj, Ramesh, Satish, Usha, Aashish, Anit, Aparna.
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How common is the last name Dua in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dua has increased in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dua was ranked 44,895th and by 2010, it moved up to the 30,570th spot - a significant popularity boost of approximately 31.91%. Additionally, the number of individuals with this surname also saw a substantial increase during this period. The count rose from 450 in 2000 to 763 in 2010, marking an increase of nearly 69.56%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 increased by 52.94% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #30,570 | 31.91% |
| Count | 450 | 763 | 69.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.26 | 52.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dua
When examining the ethnic identity tied to the surname Dua, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identifying with this surname are those of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity, increasing from 74.89% in 2000 to 77.33% in 2010. A considerable change was observed in the White category, which reduced from 14.67% to 9.57%, a decrease of about 34.76%. The Black community identifying with the name Dua saw an increase of 32.80%, while the percentage of those of two or more races grew modestly from 3.11% to 3.41%. As for Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups, no representation was recorded in these data sets for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 74.89% | 77.33% | 3.26% |
| White | 14.67% | 9.57% | -34.76% |
| Black | 6.22% | 8.26% | 32.8% |
| Two or More Races | 3.11% | 3.41% | 9.65% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |