Doukas Surname
Approximately 5,297 people bear this surname
Doukas Surname User-submission:
The surname *Doukas* (Greek: Δούκας) originates from the Byzantine noble family of the same name, deriving from the Greek word doux, meaning 'duke' or 'lord.' The Doukas family rose to prominence in the 10th century, producing several emperors and high-ranking officials within the Byzantine Empire.
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| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 3,805 | 1:2,912 | 233 |
| United States | 897 | 1:404,079 | 35,286 |
| Australia | 179 | 1:150,814 | 15,978 |
| Canada | 168 | 1:219,319 | 21,150 |
| Germany | 78 | 1:1,032,121 | 70,345 |
| England | 35 | 1:1,591,945 | 67,242 |
| South Africa | 22 | 1:2,462,623 | 101,019 |
| Argentina | 21 | 1:2,035,401 | 100,871 |
| France | 17 | 1:3,907,219 | 231,005 |
| Switzerland | 16 | 1:513,307 | 36,405 |
| Finland | 15 | 1:366,447 | 25,366 |
| Austria | 9 | 1:946,159 | 70,786 |
| Belgium | 5 | 1:2,299,329 | 106,824 |
| Croatia | 3 | 1:1,409,535 | 70,997 |
| Brazil | 3 | 1:71,358,111 | 770,017 |
| Sweden | 3 | 1:3,282,252 | 190,759 |
| Mexico | 3 | 1:41,375,402 | 71,397 |
| Cyprus | 2 | 1:442,438 | 9,493 |
| Denmark | 2 | 1:2,822,358 | 76,882 |
| Bahamas | 1 | 1:391,751 | 2,737 |
| Thailand | 1 | 1:70,638,345 | 1,175,915 |
| Bulgaria | 1 | 1:6,978,905 | 86,260 |
| Scotland | 1 | 1:5,353,817 | 63,002 |
| Russia | 1 | 1:144,123,056 | 881,408 |
| Romania | 1 | 1:20,077,870 | 89,414 |
| Qatar | 1 | 1:2,357,999 | 76,403 |
| Portugal | 1 | 1:10,418,241 | 25,048 |
| Poland | 1 | 1:38,008,749 | 231,653 |
| Malaysia | 1 | 1:29,494,225 | 409,885 |
| Italy | 1 | 1:61,156,688 | 199,583 |
| Iraq | 1 | 1:35,021,654 | 31,813 |
| Cameroon | 1 | 1:20,769,068 | 227,406 |
| China | 1 | 1:1,367,321,566 | 51,149 |
Doukas (378) may also be a first name.
Doukas Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
The surname *Doukas* (Greek: Δούκας) originates from the Byzantine noble family of the same name, deriving from the Greek word doux, meaning 'duke' or 'lord.' The Doukas family rose to prominence in the 10th century, producing several emperors and high-ranking officials within the Byzantine Empire. Over time, many members of the Doukas lineage assimilated into local populations, including Turkish and Albanian communities, particularly in regions like Epirus and Anatolia. This assimilation led to the spread and adaptation of the Doukas name across various cultures and regions.
- BritannicaThe Doukas surname comes from the Greek word doux, meaning 'duke' or 'lord'. This surname has its origins in Byzantine Greece, associated with the influential Doukas family that rose to prominence in the 10th century. Members of the Doukas family held key positions within the Byzantine Empire, including the imperial throne, and played significant roles in political and military affairs.
- sultanofhejazDoukas Demographics
Average Male Doukas Height
175.09 cm
Sample is predominantly from Anglosphere countries
Doukas Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Doukas Come From? nationality or country of origin
Doukas (Arabic: دوكاس, Russian: Доукас) is found most frequently in Greece. It can be rendered in the variant forms:. Click here to see other potential spellings of this name.
How Common Is The Last Name Doukas? popularity and diffusion
The surname Doukas is the 90,492nd most frequently used last name globally, borne by around 1 in 1,375,787 people. This last name occurs mostly in Europe, where 75 percent of Doukas live; 72 percent live in Southeastern Europe and 72 percent live in Helleno-Europe. Doukas is also the 446,161st most widespread given name worldwide. It is borne by 378 people.
The surname Doukas is most commonly used in Greece, where it is carried by 3,805 people, or 1 in 2,912. In Greece Doukas is mostly found in: Attica, where 39 percent live, Central Macedonia, where 16 percent live and East Macedonia and Thrace, where 8 percent live. Outside of Greece Doukas occurs in 32 countries. It is also common in The United States, where 17 percent live and Australia, where 3 percent live.
Doukas Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States Doukas are 4.28% more likely to be registered Democrats than The US average, with 57.51% being registered to vote for the party.
The amount Doukas earn in different countries varies greatly. In South Africa they earn 73.7% more than the national average, earning R 412,776 per year; in United States they earn 13.47% more than the national average, earning $48,962 USD per year and in Canada they earn 36.26% more than the national average, earning $67,697 CAD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
Doukas Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Doukas in the Russian language | ||
| Доукас | doukas | - |
| Doukas in the Arabic language | ||
| دوكاس | dwkas | - |
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