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UK surname

Duque

Spanish and Portuguese surname derived from the noble title meaning "duke," referring to a nobleman of the highest rank.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Duque surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 110, ranked #29,225, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hackney, Kensington and Chelsea and Newham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Duque is 110 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 10900.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

110

2016, ranked #29,225

Peak year

2016

110 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Duque had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 110 in 2016, ranked #29,225.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Duque surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Duque surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Duque 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
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 25 #35,261
1998 modern 30 #34,833
1999 modern 32 #34,717
2000 modern 30 #34,885
2001 modern 31 #34,648
2002 modern 35 #34,554
2003 modern 45 #33,803
2004 modern 48 #33,742
2005 modern 50 #33,784
2006 modern 56 #33,587
2007 modern 59 #33,634
2008 modern 67 #33,135
2009 modern 73 #32,923
2010 modern 78 #32,848
2011 modern 78 #32,819
2012 modern 84 #32,502
2013 modern 97 #31,239
2014 modern 95 #31,792
2015 modern 103 #30,444
2016 modern 110 #29,225

Geography

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Where Duques 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, Kensington and Chelsea, Newham, Wandsworth and Surrey Heath. 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 016 Hackney
2 Kensington and Chelsea 005 Kensington and Chelsea
3 Newham 012 Newham
4 Wandsworth 002 Wandsworth
5 Surrey Heath 010 Surrey Heath

Forenames

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First names often paired with Duque

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Duque

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Duque, 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

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Duque surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Duque 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 younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Duque is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Duque 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

Duque falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

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

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Duque 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 - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Duque

The surname Duque originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "duque," meaning "duke," which in turn comes from the Latin word "dux," meaning "leader" or "commander."

The name Duque likely emerged as a title or descriptive name for someone who held a high-ranking position or was associated with nobility or leadership. In Spain, the title of "duke" was one of the highest ranks of the aristocracy, second only to the monarch.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Duque can be found in the Libro de los Fueros de Castilla, a legal code from the 13th century, which mentions individuals with this surname. This suggests that the name was already in use by that time.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Duque. One example is Bernardo de Sandoval y Rojas, Duque de Lerma (1553-1618), who served as the prime minister of Spain under King Philip III. Another is Pedro Téllez-Girón, III Duque de Osuna (1574-1624), a Spanish nobleman and military leader who served as the Viceroy of Sicily and Naples.

In the 16th century, the explorer Juan Ponce de León, who is credited with the first recorded European exploration of Florida, was also known as Juan Ponce de León, Señor de la Florida y Duque de Biminí. This indicates that he held the title of "Duke of Biminí," although it is unclear whether this was an official title or an honorific.

In the 19th century, Manuel Duque de Estrada (1802-1873) was a prominent Cuban writer, poet, and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of Cuba in Arms during the Ten Years' War against Spain.

Another notable figure with the surname Duque is the 20th-century Spanish painter and sculptor, Ángel Duque (1923-2006), known for his abstract and figurative works.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Duque families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Duque 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. Cheshire leads with 1 Duques recorded in 1881 and an index of 46.95x.

County Total Index
Cheshire 1 46.95x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Birkenhead in Cheshire leads with 1 Duques recorded in 1881 and an index of 588.24x.

Place Total Index
Birkenhead 1 588.24x

FAQ

Duque surname: questions and answers

How common was the Duque surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Duque surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Duque surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 110 in 2016. That gives Duque a modern rank of #29,225.

What does the Duque surname mean?

Spanish and Portuguese surname derived from the noble title meaning "duke," referring to a nobleman of the highest rank.

What does the Duque map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Duque 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.