Explore the Family Name Durga
The meaning of Durga
Indian: apparently from Durga, the Hindu goddess of war.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Durga in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Durga' has seen a slight decrease in its popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from 59,293 to 59,470. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.58% over this decade, from 319 to 340 people. The proportion of individuals with the 'Durga' surname per 100,000 population remained stable at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #59,470 | -0.3% |
| Count | 319 | 340 | 6.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Durga
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Durga', derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, showed significant changes between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased slightly from 12.54% to 12.94%. Those identifying with two or more races decreased notably from 5.64% to 3.82%. The percentage of White individuals dropped marginally from 71.47% to 69.41%. The Hispanic and Black percentages increased significantly, with Hispanic going up from 4.39% to 6.47%, and Black from 3.76% to 5.59%. Lastly, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native declined by 19.63%, from 2.19% to 1.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.47% | 69.41% | -2.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 12.54% | 12.94% | 3.19% |
| Hispanic | 4.39% | 6.47% | 47.38% |
| Black | 3.76% | 5.59% | 48.67% |
| Two or More Races | 5.64% | 3.82% | -32.27% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.19% | 1.76% | -19.63% |