Explore the Family Name Daoud
The meaning of Daoud
Arabic: French-influenced variant of Daud ‘David’. It is found among both Muslims and Christians, including Assyrians/Chaldeans. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Sami, Issa, Omar, Basim, Bassam, Emad, Faris, Hassan, Mazen, Mohammed, Nabil, Abdullah. French Georges, Alphonse, Antoine, Emile.
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How common is the last name Daoud in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Daoud has considerably increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Daoud was ranked as the 19,526th most common surname, climbing to the 15,595th position in 2010, which is an increase of 20.13% in its rank. The count of people with this surname also rose from 1,279 in 2000 to 1,875 in 2010, marking a significant expansion of 46.6%. Additionally, the proportion of people named Daoud per 100,000 individuals grew by 36.17%, moving from 0.47 to 0.64.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,526 | #15,595 | 20.13% |
| Count | 1,279 | 1,875 | 46.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.64 | 36.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Daoud
The ethnicity associated with the surname Daoud changed notably over the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of people with the Daoud surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, increasing from 75.45% to 84.16%. Those identifying as Black saw a significant rise from 3.36% to 5.17%, while those who reported their ethnic identity as Hispanic also increased slightly from 4.38% to 5.17%. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also rose from 0.70% to 1.01%. However, those claiming two or more races decreased dramatically from 16.11% to 4.48%. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.45% | 84.16% | 11.54% |
| Hispanic | 4.38% | 5.17% | 18.04% |
| Black | 3.36% | 5.17% | 53.87% |
| Two or More Races | 16.11% | 4.48% | -72.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 1.01% | 44.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |