Explore the Family Name Daya
The meaning of Daya
Indian and Bangladeshi: from a personal name, perhaps a shortened form of Dayal.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Daya in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Daya" ranked 53,299 in popularity in 2000 and slightly declined to 55,121 by 2010, a change of -3.42%. The number of individuals with the Daya surname modestly rose from 364 in 2000 to 373 in 2010, marking a 2.47% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people, however, remained stable at 0.13 in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,299 | #55,121 | -3.42% |
| Count | 364 | 373 | 2.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Daya
In terms of ethnicity, the Daya surname has shown some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, a majority identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing from 54.12% to 62.73% over the decade. Those identifying with two or more races fell dramatically from 8.24% to 4.56%, a drop of nearly 45%. The percentage of individuals with the Daya surname who identify as White also decreased from 32.69% to 27.88%. The Hispanic segment showed a slight increase from 2.47% to 2.68%. Surprisingly, there was a new category in 2010, with 2.14% of Dayas identifying as Black. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 54.12% | 62.73% | 15.91% |
| White | 32.69% | 27.88% | -14.71% |
| Two or More Races | 8.24% | 4.56% | -44.66% |
| Hispanic | 2.47% | 2.68% | 8.5% |
| Black | 0% | 2.14% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |