TheNameDBDukes
TopographicMeaning
Plural or possessive form referring to dukes or a duke's property.
Etymology
Derived from Old French 'duc' and Latin 'dux' with the addition of an 's' for plural or possessive form. The surname likely originated as a topographic name for someone living on a duke's lands or as a variant of Duke.
About the Dukes Surname
An English surname derived from nobility or ducal lands. The name appears as both a variant of Duke and as an independent surname in historical records.
Distribution
Found throughout English-speaking countries, particularly in North America and the United Kingdom.
Notable Bearers
Various historical and contemporary figures