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UK surname

Duane

A surname denoting someone who came from an old Breton village or location named Duane.

In the 1881 census there were 26 people recorded with the Duane surname, ranking it #29,911 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 166, ranked #22,140, up from #29,911 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hackney, Ribble Valley and Hinckley and Bosworth.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Duane is 175 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 538.5%.

1881 census count

26

Ranked #29,911

Modern count

166

2016, ranked #22,140

Peak year

2010

175 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Duane had 26 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #29,911 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 166 in 2016, ranked #22,140.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 47 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Duane surname distribution map

The map shows where the Duane surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Duane surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Duane over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 17 #30,267
1861 historical 47 #28,023
1881 historical 26 #29,911
1891 historical 39 #31,257
1901 historical 40 #29,678
1911 historical 47 #28,110
1997 modern 143 #21,761
1998 modern 156 #21,144
1999 modern 152 #21,636
2000 modern 156 #21,235
2001 modern 146 #21,857
2002 modern 165 #20,619
2003 modern 167 #20,245
2004 modern 151 #21,720
2005 modern 160 #20,899
2006 modern 148 #22,111
2007 modern 160 #21,296
2008 modern 162 #21,350
2009 modern 170 #21,095
2010 modern 175 #21,186
2011 modern 162 #22,101
2012 modern 150 #23,264
2013 modern 171 #21,654
2014 modern 168 #22,075
2015 modern 160 #22,701
2016 modern 166 #22,140

Geography

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Where Duanes are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Hackney, Ribble Valley, Hinckley and Bosworth, Mid Sussex and Bradford. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Hackney 023 Hackney
2 Ribble Valley 007 Ribble Valley
3 Hinckley and Bosworth 007 Hinckley and Bosworth
4 Mid Sussex 009 Mid Sussex
5 Bradford 047 Bradford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Duane

These lists show first names that appear often with the Duane surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Duane

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Duane, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Duane surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Duane household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Duane is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Duane is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Duane falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Duane is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Irish

This describes the area pattern most associated with Duane, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Duane

The surname Duane originated in Ireland, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 12th century. The name is an anglicized version of the Gaelic surname "O'Dubhain," which means "descendant of Dubhan." Dubhan was a personal name derived from the Irish word "dubh," meaning "dark" or "black."

The Duane family is believed to have originated in County Galway, Ireland, where they were a prominent clan. The name is first recorded in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history, which mentions individuals with the surname Duane participating in various battles and events throughout the 13th and 14th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Duane was Dermot Duane, who lived in the late 13th century and was a prominent chieftain in County Galway. Another notable figure was William Duane, who lived in the 15th century and is mentioned in the Annals of Ulster as participating in a battle against the English in 1487.

In the 16th century, the Duane family spread across Ireland, with branches establishing themselves in counties such as Mayo, Sligo, and Roscommon. During this time, the spelling of the surname evolved, with variations like "Duan," "Dewin," and "Duan" appearing in historical records.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Duane was William J. Duane (1780-1865), an American lawyer, politician, and journalist. He served as the Secretary of the Treasury under President Andrew Jackson and was a prominent figure in the Democratic Party during the early 19th century.

Another notable Duane was James Duane (1733-1797), a prominent American lawyer and politician who served as a delegate to the Continental Congress and was a member of the New York State Senate. He was a signatory of the Articles of Confederation and played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War.

Other prominent individuals with the surname Duane include:

1. William Duane (1760-1835), an American journalist and editor who founded the Philadelphia Aurora, one of the most influential newspapers of the early 19th century. 2. Asher B. Durand (1796-1886), an American painter and one of the founders of the Hudson River School of American landscape painting. 3. Matthias Duane (1653-1714), an Irish-born American merchant and landowner who was one of the earliest settlers of colonial New York.

While the Duane surname has its roots in Ireland, it has since spread across the globe, with individuals bearing this name residing in various countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Duane families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Duane surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 17 Duanes recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.65x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 17 5.65x
Kent 6 6.93x
Essex 1 2.00x
Hampshire 1 1.92x
Yorkshire 1 0.40x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Lower Booths in Lancashire leads with 9 Duanes recorded in 1881 and an index of 1666.67x.

Place Total Index
Lower Booths 9 1666.67x
Warrington 8 224.09x
Milton In Gravesend 4 307.69x
Lewisham 2 43.38x
Alverstoke 1 53.19x
Burnham 1 555.56x
Richmond 1 256.41x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Duane surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Alma 1
Barbara 1
Bedelia 1
Delico 1
Elizabeth 1
Ellen 1
Juanita 1
Margaret 1
Mary 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Duane surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Duane households.

FAQ

Duane surname: questions and answers

How common was the Duane surname in 1881?

In 1881, 26 people were recorded with the Duane surname. That placed it at #29,911 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Duane surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 166 in 2016. That gives Duane a modern rank of #22,140.

What does the Duane surname mean?

A surname denoting someone who came from an old Breton village or location named Duane.

What does the Duane map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Duane bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.