Duane Laub

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Duane Laub — English
116K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Duane Laub 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 Laub: Bill Laub (1878–1963), Mayor and American football player-coach Daryl Laub (1925–2015), television and radio personality Donald Laub (1935–2024), American plastic surgeon Dori Laub (1937–2018), Israeli-American psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Ferdinand Laub (1832–1875), Czech violinist Gabriel Laub (1928–1998), journalist, satirist and writer Gillian Laub (born 1975), American photographer and film maker Henry Laub (1792–1813), officer in the United States Navy Jack Laub (1926–2023), American basketball player and pharmaceutical executive Jakob Laub (1884–1962), Austria-Hungarian physicist John. 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: Laub

Slavic

Bill Laub (1878–1963), Mayor and American football player-coach Daryl Laub (1925–2015), television and radio personality Donald Laub (1935–2024), American plastic surgeon Dori Laub (1937–2018), Israeli-American psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Ferdinand Laub (1832–1875), Czech violinist Gabriel Laub (1928–1998), journalist, satirist and writer Gillian Laub (born 1975), American photographer and film maker Henry Laub (1792–1813), officer in the United States Navy Jack Laub (1926–2023), American basketball player and pharmaceutical executive Jakob Laub (1884–1962), Austria-Hungarian physicist John.

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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 Laub

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 Laub:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Laub?
The surname Laub originates from Slavic. Bill Laub (1878–1963), Mayor and American football player-coach Daryl Laub (1925–2015), television and radio personality Donald Laub (1935–2024), American plastic surgeon Dori Laub (1937–2018), Israeli-American psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Ferdinand Laub (1832–1875), Czech violinist Gabriel Laub (1928–1998), journalist, satirist and writer Gillian Laub (born 1975), American photographer and film maker Henry Laub (1792–1813), officer in the United States Navy Jack Laub (1926–2023), American basketball player and pharmaceutical executive Jakob Laub (1884–1962), Austria-Hungarian physicist John.
What are the origins of the name Duane Laub?
The name Duane Laub combines two different traditions: the first name Duane has English roots, while the surname Laub originates from Slavic.
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