Explore the Family Name Divin
The meaning of Divin
1. Czech (Divín): variant of Diviš (see Divis). 2. Irish: variant of Devin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Divin in the United States?
The surname Divin saw a slight decrease in popularity over the period from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the Divin name ranked 57,985 in popularity and saw a drop of 14.11% to 66,164 by 2010. Additionally, the count of individuals with the Divin surname decreased by 8.84%, from 328 people in 2000 to 299 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 also fell by 16.67%, from 0.12 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #66,164 | -14.11% |
| Count | 328 | 299 | -8.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Divin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the last name Divin identify as White, although there was a small decrease from 94.82% in 2000 to 92.98% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 163.82%, rising from 1.52% in 2000 to 4.01% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black decreased by 39.05% from 2.74% to 1.67%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.82% | 92.98% | -1.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 4.01% | 163.82% |
| Black | 2.74% | 1.67% | -39.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |