Explore the Family Name Divins
The meaning of Divins
Scottish: probably a variant of Irish Diven, itself a variant of Devine.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Divins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Divins" saw a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 76,946 in popularity and fell to 82,613 by 2010, marking a drop of 7.36%. The count of people with this surname also experienced a slight decline from 232 in 2000 to 228 in 2010, a change of -1.72%. The proportion of the surname Divins per 100k people dropped by an estimated 11.11% during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #82,613 | -7.36% |
| Count | 232 | 228 | -1.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Divins
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some diversity among individuals bearing the surname Divins. In 2000, the majority identified as White (84.05%), followed by Black (9.05%) and Hispanic (3.88%). A relatively small percentage identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (3.02%), while no respondents identified as being of two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, the percentage identifying as White had slipped slightly to 78.95%, while the percentage identifying as Hispanic increased significantly to 6.14%, a leap of 58.25%. The Black population saw a small increase to 9.65%. Meanwhile, the representation of Asian/Pacific Islanders fell to zero, and a new category emerged with 3.51% identifying as being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.05% | 78.95% | -6.07% |
| Black | 9.05% | 9.65% | 6.63% |
| Hispanic | 3.88% | 6.14% | 58.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.02% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |