Explore the Family Name Davidge
The meaning of Davidge
English (Dorset, Somerset, and Wiltshire): variant of Davids reflecting a post-medieval change in pronunciation of final [dz] to [dʒ].
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How common is the last name Davidge in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Davidge has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 51,583 in popularity with a count of 379. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 56,444 with a count of 362, showing a change of -9.42 in rank and -4.49 in count. The proportion per 100k also decreased by -14.29, changing from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,583 | #56,444 | -9.42% |
| Count | 379 | 362 | -4.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Davidge
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Davidge identify as White, with 93.14% in 2000 and 92.27% in 2010. The next most common ethnic identity is Black, although it decreased from 3.96% in 2000 to 3.59% in 2010. Hispanic representation among those with this surname increased slightly from 1.58% to 1.66%. Notably, there was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native affiliation in either year, while the category of 'Two or more races' made an appearance in 2010 with 1.93%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.14% | 92.27% | -0.93% |
| Black | 3.96% | 3.59% | -9.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 1.66% | 5.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |