Duhon Surname Origin & Meaning
/doo-ON/Duhon is most likely a surname of American origin.
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Surname Origin
The surname Duhon is of French origin, derived from the Old French personal name 'Duhon,' which itself likely stems from a Germanic personal name composed of elements meaning 'people' and 'bold' or 'brave.' It was brought to North America by French settlers and has since become a surname primarily in the United States and Canada.
Surname Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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American (French-American) 74% -
Canadian (French-Canadian) 16% -
French (French) 10%
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Surname Details
- Surname: Duhon
Famous People Named Duhon
One notable person with this surname is Mike Duhon, an American jazz musician. Another is Jean Duhon, a French historian. A third is Lisa Duhon, a Canadian author.
Duhon Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 8
People with this name tend to be: Ambitious, goal-oriented and authoritative.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.