Duval Surname Origin & Meaning
/doo-VAL/Duval is most likely a surname of French origin.
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Surname Origin
The surname Duval is of French origin, derived from the Old French words 'du' meaning 'of the' and 'val' meaning 'valley'. It was originally a toponymic surname for someone who lived near a valley. The name is common in France and among French-speaking populations, and it has been adopted as a surname in English-speaking countries.
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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French (Francophone French) 74% -
American (Anglo-American) 16% -
Canadian (Francophone Canadian) 10%
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Surname Details
- Surname: Duval
Famous People Named Duval
Notable individuals with the surname Duval include Jacques Duval, a French mathematician; Marie Duval, a French artist; and David Duval, an American professional golfer.
Duval Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 6
People with this name tend to be: Nurturing, responsible and family-oriented.
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.