Explore the Family Name Davol
The meaning of Davol
English: variant of Davoll, itself a variant of Devall. This form of the surname is not found in Britain, anymore. Compare Devol.
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How common is the last name Davol in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Davol has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 119,644 in 2000, it dropped to 133,863 in 2010, revealing an 11.88% decrease in popularity. The count of individuals carrying this last name also fell from 134 in 2000 to 126 in 2010, a decline of 5.97%. Accordingly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 20%, from 0.05 to 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #119,644 | #133,863 | -11.88% |
| Count | 134 | 126 | -5.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Davol
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides information about the ethnicity associated with the surname Davol. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the majority of the bearers of the Davol surname identified as White. This group accounted for 94.03% in 2000 which slightly declined to 91.27% in 2010, representing a change of -2.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.03% | 91.27% | -2.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |