Explore the Family Name Davin
The meaning of Davin
1. Irish (Connacht and Munster): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Duibhín or Ó Daimhín (see Devine). 2. French: from a variant of the personal name David.
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How common is the last name Davin in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Davin has seen a rise in popularity within the United States over a 10-year period. In the year 2000, Davin was ranked as the 17,304th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 16,635th spot—a 3.87% change. This increase in rank was accompanied by an increase in the count of people with the Davin surname, which grew from 1,506 in 2000 to 1,723 in 2010, marking a notable 14.41% growth. Additionally, the proportion of individuals bearing the Davin surname per 100,000 people also experienced a slight rise from 0.56 to 0.58, indicating a 3.57% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,304 | #16,635 | 3.87% |
| Count | 1,506 | 1,723 | 14.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.58 | 3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Davin
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Davin, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts over time. While the majority of those with the Davin surname identified as White—88.65% in 2000 and 85.90% in 2010—there were significant changes among other groups. The percentage identifying as Black increased from 4.52% in 2000 to 6.62% in 2010, marking a 46.46% change. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic rose from 3.05% to 3.71%, a 21.64% change. The group identifying with two or more races also grew noticeably, from 1.20% to 1.97%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010; any previous data for these groups was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.65% | 85.9% | -3.1% |
| Black | 4.52% | 6.62% | 46.46% |
| Hispanic | 3.05% | 3.71% | 21.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.97% | 64.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.19% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.4% | 0% | 0% |