Explore the Family Name Daws
The meaning of Daws
English: variant of Dawes 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Daws in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Daws' saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, falling from 19,232 to 20,248, a change of -5.28%. However, the count of individuals carrying the surname rose slightly during the same period, increasing from 1305 to 1314, indicating growth of approximately 0.69%. The proportion per 100k also decreased from 0.48 to 0.45, marking a -6.25% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,232 | #20,248 | -5.28% |
| Count | 1,305 | 1,314 | 0.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.45 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Daws
The ethnicity associated with the surname 'Daws', as per the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage claiming Asian/Pacific Islander descent decreased by 36.90%, while those identifying with two or more races increased significantly by 54.35%. The number identifying as White fell slightly by 2.02%, while there were increases in those identifying as Hispanic (33.67%) and Black (8.01%). Lastly, persons identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw an increase of 45.24% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.57% | 88.74% | -2.02% |
| Black | 4.37% | 4.72% | 8.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 2.66% | 33.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 2.13% | 54.35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.84% | 1.22% | 45.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.84% | 0.53% | -36.9% |