Explore the Family Name Duhon
The meaning of Duhon
1. Altered form of French Duon: habitational name from Duon-Grande, a place in Lozère. The surname Duon is very rare in France. 2. French (southwestern): Gascon variant of Dufon or Dufond, a topographic name from fond ‘bottom’, with fused preposition and definite article du ‘from the’. The surname Duhon is very rare in France. 3. Slovak and Czech (Duhoň): nickname derived from Slovak dúha, Czech duha ‘rainbow’, in old Czech also ‘bruise’. History: It was Jean-Baptiste Duon dit Lyonnais, an early 18th-century immigrant from Lyon, France, whose surname was altered to Duhon in Canada. Some characteristic forenames: French Clovis, Andrus, Eulice, Leonce, Minos, Alcee, Alcide, Andree, Angelle, Antoine, Autrey, Celestine.
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How common is the last name Duhon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Duhon saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Duhon was ranked the 5,299th most common surname, while by 2010, it had dropped to the 5,585th spot, marking a 5.4% decline in ranking. However, the actual count of individuals with the Duhon surname increased modestly from 6,047 to 6,223 during this period, a growth of approximately 2.91%. This slight increase is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which decreased slightly from 2.24 in 2000 to 2.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,299 | #5,585 | -5.4% |
| Count | 6,047 | 6,223 | 2.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.24 | 2.11 | -5.8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duhon
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Duhon surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, it's apparent that there are shifts in the distribution across different ethnicities. Notably, the percentage of people with the Duhon surname who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native saw significant increases of 213.33% and 191.67%, respectively, though they still constitute small portions of the total. The proportion identifying as White decreased from 82.22% in 2000 to 80.03% in 2010, while those identifying as Black saw a slight increase from 14.92% to 15.17%. There was also an increase in people choosing to identify under two or more races, from 1.06% to 1.53%, and an increase among those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.54% to 2.46%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.22% | 80.03% | -2.66% |
| Black | 14.92% | 15.17% | 1.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 2.46% | 59.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.53% | 44.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.15% | 0.47% | 213.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.12% | 0.35% | 191.67% |
Duhon ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Duhon is French & German, which comprises 41.7% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (30.9%) and Spanish & Portuguese (10.4%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Indigenous American, Eastern European, Scandinavian, and Nigerian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 41.7% |
| British & Irish | 30.9% |
| Spanish & Portuguese | 10.4% |
| Other | 17.1% |
Possible origins of the surname Duhon
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Duhon have recent ancestry locations all within United Kingdom.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 67.90% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 67.90% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 67.90% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 67.90% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 66.40% |
What Duhon haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Duhon is R-P311, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P311 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-P312 and R-L51, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Goyette, Hershey, Tolman, Hardison, Fortin, Bixby, Sturgill, Whitcomb, Hazen, De La Garza.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Duhon surname are: H1, K1a, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Duhon have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Duhon" Surname 50.0%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Duhon" Surname 28.1%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Duhon" Surname 22.0%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Duhon" Surname 13.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Duhon?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Duhon are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition