Explore the Family Name Divis
The meaning of Divis
Czech (Diviš): from the personal name Diviš, from Greek Dionysios (see Dennis).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Divis in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Divis' has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 30,003 in popularity with a count of 738 individuals carrying the surname. However, by 2010, its rank had slipped to 32,438 with only 709 instances, marking a drop of 3.93 percent. The proportion per 100k also saw an 11.11 percent decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,003 | #32,438 | -8.12% |
| Count | 738 | 709 | -3.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Divis
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Divis' identify as White, with percentages standing at 92.82 in 2000 and 92.67 in 2010, showing a negligible decrease of 0.16 percent. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic or Black have seen a slight increase, with Hispanics moving from 2.44 percent to 2.96 percent, and Blacks from 1.90 percent to 2.40 percent. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased by 30.54 percent, while the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained constant at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.82% | 92.67% | -0.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.44% | 2.96% | 21.31% |
| Black | 1.9% | 2.4% | 26.32% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 1.41% | -30.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |