Explore the Family Name Davia
The meaning of Davia
Italian: possibly a topographic name from da via ‘from the street’, in some cases misdivided as D’Avia. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmela, Gaetano, Gino, Marcello, Onorato.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Davia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Davia saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It moved from rank 49,366 to 50,659, which represents a 2.62% drop. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 400 to 412 within the same period, indicating a 3% rise. The proportion of people named Davia per 100,000 was also observed to decline by 6.67%, going from 0.15 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,366 | #50,659 | -2.62% |
| Count | 400 | 412 | 3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Davia
In terms of ethnicity as recorded in the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals carrying the Davia surname identified as White. In 2000, 86% of them were White, dropping slightly to 85.68% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic accounted for 9% in 2000, increasing to 9.71% in 2010. A smaller percentage identified as Black, increasing from 2.75% in 2000 to 2.91% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those who identified with two or more races dropped from 1.75% to zero within the same period. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86% | 85.68% | -0.37% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 9.71% | 7.89% |
| Black | 2.75% | 2.91% | 5.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |