Explore the Family Name Davidian
The meaning of Davidian
Armenian: patronymic from the Biblical personal name David. It is a variant of eastern Armenian Davtyan and western Armenian Tavitian, found mainly in the US and Iran. Some characteristic forenames: Armenian Aram, Haig, Sark, Vartan, Armen, Arpine, Dikran, Diran, Edik, Garnik, Ghazar, Goharik.
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How common is the last name Davidian in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Davidian has seen a slight rise in popularity. In 2000, it was ranked as the 32,782nd most common surname and by 2010 it had moved up to the 31,824th position, marking an increase of approximately 2.92%. The count of people having this surname also saw a growth from 660 in 2000 to 725 in 2010, a boost of roughly 9.85%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,782 | #31,824 | 2.92% |
| Count | 660 | 725 | 9.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.25 | 4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Davidian
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity associated with the surname Davidian. In 2000, a significant majority (91.52%) of Davidians identified as White, with this figure rising slightly to 92.55% in 2010. Individuals identifying their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander made up 0.76% of Davidians in 2000, increasing to 0.83% in 2010. A small proportion of Davidians identified as Hispanic, with their percentage growing from 2.27% in 2000 to 3.31% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of Davidians identifying as two or more races dropped significantly from 5.15% in 2000 to 2.76% in 2010. No Davidians identified as Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.52% | 92.55% | 1.13% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 3.31% | 45.81% |
| Two or More Races | 5.15% | 2.76% | -46.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.76% | 0.83% | 9.21% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |