Explore the Family Name Duro
The meaning of Duro
1. Spanish and Italian: nickname for a tough or unyielding man, from duro ‘hard, tough’ (from Latin durus). The word had both the approving sense ‘steadfast, enduring’ and the less favorable sense ‘stubborn, obstinate, cruel’. 2. Albanian: from a short form of the Muslim personal names Abdurrahman and Abdurrahim. 3. English (Derbyshire): perhaps a variant of Durose, itself a variant of Dewhurst, with loss of the final consonant. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Alfonso, Dominador, Francisco, Roberto, Virgilio.
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How common is the last name Duro in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Duro has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking improved from 39,824th place to 38,640th place, marking a change of approximately 2.97 percent. The count also increased over this decade, with a 10.21 percent growth from 519 people to 572 people. However, the proportion of people with the surname Duro per 100,000 remained constant at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,824 | #38,640 | 2.97% |
| Count | 519 | 572 | 10.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duro
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Duro has varied over time, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a notable increase of 36.77 percent in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. Conversely, those claiming two or more races saw a decrease of 35.71 percent. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority, yet this group decreased by 3.38 percent. There was a minimal drop in the Hispanic category, with a change of -3.20 percent, while the Black category saw a slight increase of 2.27 percent. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 9.27 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.56% | 51.75% | -3.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 13.68% | 18.71% | 36.77% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 13.49% | 12.24% | -9.27% |
| Hispanic | 11.56% | 11.19% | -3.2% |
| Black | 3.08% | 3.15% | 2.27% |
| Two or More Races | 4.62% | 2.97% | -35.71% |