Explore the Family Name Daoust
The meaning of Daoust
French: 1. nickname, with fused preposition d(e) ‘of’, from Old French aoust ‘August’, by extension also ‘harvest’ (from Latin (mensis) Augustus, from the name of the first Roman emperor; see Augustus), for someone who was born in the month of August, or who owed a feudal obligation to help with the harvest in that month, or for a seasonal worker who hired himself out for the harvest. 2. possibly also a patronymic, with fused preposition d(e) ‘of’, from the personal name Aoust, a regional form of Auguste. Compare Dault, Doe, and Dow. History: Guillaume Daoust from Sissonne in Aisne, France, married Marie-Madeleine Lalonde in Lachine, QC, in 1686. His descendants also bear altered forms of the surname, such as Dault, Doe, and Dow. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Emile, Lucien, Marcel, Pierre, Armand, Celina, Gilles, Guylaine, Jeannot, Michel, Roch.
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How common is the last name Daoust in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Daoust has seen a notable increase in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 20,599th in popularity and by 2010 it had risen to 19,823rd — an increase of 3.77%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 1,195 in 2000 to 1,356 in 2010, marking a significant growth of 13.47%. Similarly, the proportion per 100k people increased from 0.44 to 0.46, up by 4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,599 | #19,823 | 3.77% |
| Count | 1,195 | 1,356 | 13.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.46 | 4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Daoust
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a slight shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Daoust between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (95.40%), a figure which slightly decreased to 94.91% by 2010. Meanwhile, there was a small but noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.59% to 1.84%. Those identifying with two or more races saw a slight decrease from 1.76% to 1.47%. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories were not reported in 2000 but showed a percentage of 0.88% and 0.44% respectively in 2010. Lastly, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dipped from 0.59% to 0.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.4% | 94.91% | -0.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 1.84% | 15.72% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 1.47% | -16.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.44% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.59% | 0.44% | -25.42% |