Explore the Family Name Duga
The meaning of Duga
1. Altered form of French Dugas. 2. French (southern): variant of Dugué (see Dugue). 3. Slovak (also Ďuga): unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: French Adelore.
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How common is the last name Duga in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Duga saw a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held rank 82,019 and by 2010 it had fallen to rank 84,136, a change of -2.58%. Despite a drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname Duga increased from 214 in 2000 to 223 in 2010, indicating a growth of 4.21%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,019 | #84,136 | -2.58% |
| Count | 214 | 223 | 4.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duga
The ethnic distribution of the surname Duga also underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 79.44% identified as White, which dropped to 69.51% by 2010. There was a significant increase in the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 2.34% in 2000 to 6.28% in 2010, and also in those identifying as Black, rising from 5.61% to 15.25%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased from 11.21% to 7.17% during the same period. There were no recorded individuals identifying as part of two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.44% | 69.51% | -12.5% |
| Black | 5.61% | 15.25% | 171.84% |
| Hispanic | 11.21% | 7.17% | -36.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.34% | 6.28% | 168.38% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |