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UK surname

Duran

A Spanish toponymic surname derived from a place name meaning "tough" or "enduring."

In the 1881 census there were 48 people recorded with the Duran surname, ranking it #26,869 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 379, ranked #12,371, up from #26,869 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Waltham Forest, Westminster and East Dorset.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Duran is 379 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 689.6%.

1881 census count

48

Ranked #26,869

Modern count

379

2016, ranked #12,371

Peak year

2016

379 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Duran had 48 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #26,869 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 379 in 2016, ranked #12,371.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 84 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Duran surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Duran surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Duran 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 42 #25,706
1861 historical 84 #23,058
1881 historical 48 #26,869
1891 historical 43 #30,933
1901 historical 62 #27,252
1911 historical 70 #25,853
1997 modern 170 #19,505
1998 modern 187 #18,857
1999 modern 201 #18,179
2000 modern 199 #18,278
2001 modern 190 #18,520
2002 modern 215 #17,487
2003 modern 216 #17,229
2004 modern 227 #16,778
2005 modern 246 #15,802
2006 modern 254 #15,560
2007 modern 268 #15,172
2008 modern 292 #14,403
2009 modern 298 #14,480
2010 modern 323 #14,005
2011 modern 318 #14,023
2012 modern 344 #13,121
2013 modern 361 #12,861
2014 modern 370 #12,712
2015 modern 370 #12,596
2016 modern 379 #12,371

Geography

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Where Durans 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 Waltham Forest, Westminster, East Dorset, Lancaster and Haringey. 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 Waltham Forest 011 Waltham Forest
2 Westminster 008 Westminster
3 East Dorset 012 East Dorset
4 Lancaster 016 Lancaster
5 Haringey 006 Haringey

Forenames

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First names often paired with Duran

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Duran

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Duran, 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 Duran surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Duran 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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Duran 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

Duran 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

Duran 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 Duran is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 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 Duran, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

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.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Duran families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Duran 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. Middlesex leads with 20 Durans recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.18x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 20 4.18x
Lancashire 10 1.76x
Cheshire 5 4.74x
Kent 4 2.45x
Wiltshire 2 4.73x
Yorkshire 2 0.42x
Caernarfonshire 1 5.17x
Hampshire 1 1.02x
Lanarkshire 1 0.65x
Royal Navy 1 17.54x
Shropshire 1 2.42x
Staffordshire 1 0.62x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Isleworth in Middlesex leads with 7 Durans recorded in 1881 and an index of 330.19x.

Place Total Index
Isleworth 7 330.19x
Monks Coppenhall 5 125.63x
Whitechapel London 5 106.16x
Bury 4 61.73x
Greenwich 4 52.56x
Ratcliffe London 4 151.52x
Salford 4 23.98x
Brightside Bierlow 2 21.53x
St Katherine Creechurch 2 2500.00x
Trowbridge 2 106.95x
Bangor 1 53.76x
Barony 1 2.56x
Farnborough 1 97.09x
Hackney London 1 3.73x
Hanbury 1 1111.11x
Liverpool 1 2.90x
Newport 1 200.00x
Poplar London 1 11.09x
Royal Navy 1 20.53x
Widnes 1 24.45x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Margaret 2
Mary 2
Rebecca 2
Annie 1
Bridget 1
Cathn. 1
Edith 1
Ellen 1
Emily 1
Evelyn 1
Hellen 1
Jane 1
Jessie 1
Kate 1
Matilda 1
Rosa 1
Sarah 1
Stella 1
Theresa 1
Winifred 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 3
Joseph 3
William 3
Alfred 1
Ar. 1
Barron 1
Charles 1
Edwin 1
Enock 1
George 1
James 1
Jas. 1
Jose 1
Leonard 1
Matthew 1
Patrick 1
Richard 1
Thomas 1

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 Duran households.

FAQ

Duran surname: questions and answers

How common was the Duran surname in 1881?

In 1881, 48 people were recorded with the Duran surname. That placed it at #26,869 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Duran surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 379 in 2016. That gives Duran a modern rank of #12,371.

What does the Duran surname mean?

A Spanish toponymic surname derived from a place name meaning "tough" or "enduring."

What does the Duran map show?

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