Duane Burks

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Duane Burks — English
116K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Duane Burks is a name that combines English origins. The first name Duane is a masculine given name of English origin. Duane is both a given name for a male, and a family name. The name is short for Dubhán which is from the name of monks from an established abbey in Hook Head, Ireland, in the 5th century. As a surname it is O'Dubhain, or Dubhan. Dubhain was a popular given name in 16th century southern Ireland; its anglicized form is Duane. In the United States, Duane became a popular name around the 1920s and remained one of the 200 most popular names for about 50 years. The spelling Dwayne was adopted as time went on, most likely because of the also popular name Wayne. The surname Burks: Alec Burks (born 1991), American National Basketball Association (NBA) player Antonio Burks (basketball, born 1980), American basketball player who played in the NBA and in Europe Antonio Burks (basketball, born 1982), American basketball player Arthur Burks (1915–2008), American mathematician and computer scientist who worked on the ENIAC Aubrey Burks (born 2002), American college football player Barbara Stoddard Burks (1902–1943), American psychologist Brandon Burks (born 1993), American football player Charlotte Burks (born 1942), American politician David Burks (born 1943), American academ. Duane is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 116K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Duane reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Duane

English

Duane is both a given name for a male, and a family name. The name is short for Dubhán which is from the name of monks from an established abbey in Hook Head, Ireland, in the 5th century. As a surname it is O'Dubhain, or Dubhan. Dubhain was a popular given name in 16th century southern Ireland; its anglicized form is Duane. In the United States, Duane became a popular name around the 1920s and remained one of the 200 most popular names for about 50 years. The spelling Dwayne was adopted as time went on, most likely because of the also popular name Wayne.

Surname: Burks

English

Alec Burks (born 1991), American National Basketball Association (NBA) player Antonio Burks (basketball, born 1980), American basketball player who played in the NBA and in Europe Antonio Burks (basketball, born 1982), American basketball player Arthur Burks (1915–2008), American mathematician and computer scientist who worked on the ENIAC Aubrey Burks (born 2002), American college football player Barbara Stoddard Burks (1902–1943), American psychologist Brandon Burks (born 1993), American football player Charlotte Burks (born 1942), American politician David Burks (born 1943), American academ.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Duane is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Duane by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Duane Burks

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Duane Burks:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Duane?
The first name Duane originates from English. Duane is both a given name for a male, and a family name. The name is short for Dubhán which is from the name of monks from an established abbey in Hook Head, Ireland, in the 5th century. As a surname it is O'Dubhain, or Dubhan. Dubhain was a popular given name in 16th century southern Ireland; its anglicized form is Duane. In the United States, Duane became a popular name around the 1920s and remained one of the 200 most popular names for about 50 years. The spelling Dwayne was adopted as time went on, most likely because of the also popular name Wayne.
When was Duane most popular?
The name Duane reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Burks?
The surname Burks originates from English. Alec Burks (born 1991), American National Basketball Association (NBA) player Antonio Burks (basketball, born 1980), American basketball player who played in the NBA and in Europe Antonio Burks (basketball, born 1982), American basketball player Arthur Burks (1915–2008), American mathematician and computer scientist who worked on the ENIAC Aubrey Burks (born 2002), American college football player Barbara Stoddard Burks (1902–1943), American psychologist Brandon Burks (born 1993), American football player Charlotte Burks (born 1942), American politician David Burks (born 1943), American academ.
How common is the surname Burks?
The surname Burks is shared by approximately 28K people worldwide.
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