DUKES
Dukes
Dukes is a distinguished British surname of English origin. The surname is derived from the medieval occupational name for a servant in a ducal household or one who worked in the residence of a duke. The name is derived from the Middle English word "duk(e)", which comes from the Old French "duc" and the Latin "dux" meaning "leader" or "duke".
The Dukes surname is known to have originated in various regions across England, particularly in Yorkshire and the South of England. One prominent historical figure bearing the Dukes surname was Sir James Dukes, a notable English jurist and judge in the late 19th century.
Over time, the Dukes surname has spread to various parts of the world due to migration and exploration. Today, individuals with the surname Dukes can be found in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
The Dukes surname is associated with qualities such as nobility, leadership, and service, reflecting the historical origins of the name. The surname continues to be proudly carried by individuals and families who bear a connection to its rich heritage.
There are approximately 2,219 people named Dukes in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,867th most common surname in Britain. Around 34 in a million people in Britain are named Dukes.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Carol
- Catherine
- Christine
- Diane
- Helen
- Karen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Rebecca
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Duke
- Duck
- Doukas
- Ducas
- Dookes
- Dowkes
- Daccus
- Dacks
- Dackus
- Dacus
- Daczo
- Daggs
- Dagois
- Daix
- Dakes
- Dakis
- Daks
- Daukes
- Dauks
- Dauksys
- Dauksza
- Daux
- Dawkes
- Dawkis
- Dawks
- Dax
- Deackes
- Deakes
- Deaks
- Decaso
- Decause
- Decks
- Deckx
- Decos
- Deekes
- Deeks
- Deex
- Degas
- Degois
- Deguise
- Deiks
- Dekas
- Deuk
- Deux
- Dex
- Deykes
- Diacci
- Diakos
- Dickes
- Dickies
- Dicks
- Dicksee
- Dicus
- Dieguez
- Digges
- Diggs
- Dikas
- Dikes
- Dikici
- Dikis
- Diks
- Diksa
- Dix
- Dixcee
- Dixe
- Dixie
- Doakes
- Docks
- Dockus
- Docose
- Docx
- Doczi
- Doecke
- Doggs
- Dogus
- Dokas
- Dokgoz
- Dokos
- Dokuz
- Dooke
- Dooks
- Doucas
- Douk
- Doux
- Dox
- Ducass
- Ducasse
- Ducci
- Duckas
- Ducke
- Duckes
- Duckie
- Ducks
- Duckus
- Ducos
- Ducousso
- Ducus
- Dues
- Dugas
- Dugasse
- Duick
- Duk
- Dukas
- Dukie
- Duks
- Dulk
- Dulkys
- Duque
- Duses
- Dux
- Dyckes
- Dygas
- Dykas
- Dykes
- Dyks
- Tackas
- Tackes
- Taggs
- Tagus
- Takas
- Takase
- Takes
- Takis
- Takkas
- Takkos
- Tawkes
- Tax
- Teags
- Tecks
- Tecza
- Tegos
- Tewkes
- Tex
- Tigges
- Tiggs
- Tocci
- Togus
- Tokas
- Tokes
- Tokgoz
- Tokos
- Tookes
- Tooks
- Tougas
- Toukes
- Touks
- Towkes
- Tox
- Tucci
- Tuccio
- Tuckes
- Tucks
- Tuggs
- Tugs
- Tukes
- Tycks
- Tykes
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.