Duca History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Duca familyThe surname Duca was first found in Dauphiny (French: Dauphiné or Dauphiné Viennois), a former province in southeastern France, where this prominent family was established in ancient times. The family became even more prominent through contributions by its members to the society and to their respective communities, and also through many alliances with other important families of the day. An important alliance was formed between the branch Duquet and the Mercier family of St. Sulpice in Paris. The branch Duchat d'Aubigny was ennobled in Metz, Lorraine in 1721. Denis Duquet, born in 1612, settled in Canada in the 17th century. After arriving in Quebec he married Catherine Gautier, born in 1627, on 13th May 1638. They had one son, Pierre Duquet, and he married Anne La Marre in Quebec on 23rd August 1666. 1 Early History of the Duca familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Duca research. Another 24 words (2 lines of text) covering the year 1738 is included under the topic Early Duca History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Duca Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Ducquette, Duquette, Duquète, Ducquet, Duquet, Duquais, Duchet, Duchez, Duchey, Duchette, Duchais, Duché and many more. Early Notables of the Duca familyMore information is included under the topic Early Duca Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Duca RankingIn the United States, the name Duca is the 16,560th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 2
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Duca Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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