2000
#434
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 68,046
First available Census row
Per 100,000 25.22
Common Last name
Duran
A Spanish toponymic surname derived from a place name meaning "tough" or "enduring."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 101,388 Americans carry the last name Duran. That puts it at #345 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 29.58 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,381 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Duran surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Duran with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
101K
1 in 3,381
Census rank
#345
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
29.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
88K
common in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 88,415 bearers of the surname Duran in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 29.58 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 345th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Duran, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 87.1%. The next largest groups are White (9.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Duran
The surname Duran originated in Spain during the medieval era, and it is believed to have derived from the Latin name "Durandus," which means "enduring" or "long-lasting." This name was particularly popular in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia, where it first appeared in historical records.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Duran can be found in the Catalan manuscript "Llibre dels Fets" (Book of Deeds), which dates back to the 13th century. This manuscript chronicles the life and conquests of King James I of Aragon, and it mentions several individuals with the surname Duran who were part of his court or military campaigns.
During the 14th and 15th centuries, the Duran name gained prominence in the city of Valencia, where several families bearing this surname held influential positions in the local government and trade guilds. One notable example is Jerónimo Duran, a wealthy merchant and banker who lived in Valencia in the late 15th century.
In the 16th century, the Duran name spread to other parts of Spain, as well as to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname in the New World was Juan Duran, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 1500s.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Duran, including:
1. Guillermo Durán (c. 1230-1326), a Catalan philosopher and theologian known for his work on natural philosophy and metaphysics.
2. Agustín Durán (1789-1862), a Mexican writer, historian, and politician who played a significant role in the Mexican War of Independence.
3. Carlos Durán Cartelier (1848-1926), a Chilean writer and diplomat who served as the Chilean ambassador to several countries.
4. Roberto Durán (born 1951), a Panamanian professional boxer who held world titles in four weight divisions and was known as one of the greatest boxers of all time.
5. Víctor Durán (born 1973), a Spanish professional tennis player who achieved a career-high ranking of No. 27 in the world and won six ATP singles titles.
The surname Duran has also been associated with various place names and toponyms throughout Spain and Latin America, such as Duran, a municipality in the province of Valencia, and Durango, a city and state in northern Mexico.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Duran
Among Census respondents with the surname Duran, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 87.1%. The next largest groups are White (9.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Duran bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Duran surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino87.1% · 76,985
- White9.6% · 8,527
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.3% · 1,188
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 682
- Two or more races0.6% · 545
- Black or African American0.6% · 488
Timeline
Historical Census data for Duran
Duran appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#349
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 89,401
+21,355 bearers (+31.4%)
Per 100,000 30.31
Rank movement Up 85 places
2020
#345
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 88,415
-986 bearers (-1.1%)
Per 100,000 29.58
Rank movement Up 4 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #434 | 68,046 | 25.22 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #349 | 89,401 | 30.31 | +21,355 bearers (+31.4%) | Up 85 places |
| 2020 | #345 | 88,415 | 29.58 | -986 bearers (-1.1%) | Up 4 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Duran surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #349 | #345 | 1.1% |
| Count | 89,401 | 88,415 | -1.1% |
| Per 100K | 30.31 | 29.58 | -2.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Duran bearers went from 89,401 to 88,415 (-1.1% change). The surname moved up 4 positions in the national ranking, going from #349 to #345.
FAQ
Duran surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Duran?
Name Census estimates that about 101,388 living Americans carry the surname Duran. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,381 residents.
How common is Duran?
Duran ranks #345 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Common." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 29.58 per 100,000 residents, which is about 30 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 88,415 people with the surname Duran. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (101,388), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 29.58 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 29.58 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 30 of them to have the surname Duran.
Has Duran become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Duran went from 89,401 recorded bearers to 88,415. That is a decrease of 986 (-1.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #349 to #345.
What does the Census say about the background of Duran?
Among Census respondents with the surname Duran, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 87.1%. The next largest groups are White (9.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Duran in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.1% (76,985 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Duran appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (87.1%), White (9.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Duran (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Duran mean?
A Spanish toponymic surname derived from a place name meaning "tough" or "enduring." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Duran (29.58 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Duran?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.