Explore the Family Name Daves
The meaning of Daves
1. Welsh and English: probably a variant of Davis or Davies. 2. In some cases also German (Däves): from a shortened form of the personal name Matthäus (see Matthew). This surname is very rare in Germany. 3. In some cases probably also an Americanized form of German Tewes, a cognate of 2 above.
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How common is the last name Daves in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Daves experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 9,171st most popular surname in 2000, it dropped to the 10,189th spot in 2010, marking an 11.1% decline. The actual count of people with the last name Daves also fell by 3.24%, from 3,269 in 2000 to 3,163 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of individuals bearing the Daves surname per 100,000 people decreased by 11.57% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,171 | #10,189 | -11.1% |
| Count | 3,269 | 3,163 | -3.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.21 | 1.07 | -11.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Daves
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there were notable shifts among those with the Daves surname from 2000 to 2010. While the majority of individuals identified as White (83.81% in 2010, down slightly from 83.88% in 2000), there were significant changes in other ethnic identities. The proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders increased by 137.5%, from 0.24% to 0.57%. Those identifying with two or more races decreased slightly by 4.09%, and the representation of Hispanic individuals grew by 66.32%, from 1.90% to 3.16%. The percentage of Black individuals decreased by 13.33%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a rise of 38.24%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.88% | 83.81% | -0.08% |
| Black | 11.93% | 10.34% | -13.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 3.16% | 66.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 1.64% | -4.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.24% | 0.57% | 137.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.34% | 0.47% | 38.24% |