Explore the Family Name Diwan
The meaning of Diwan
Indian and Pakistani: variant of Dewan 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Diwan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Diwan saw a marked increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 85,643 in terms of most common surnames but jumped to rank 63,524 by 2010, indicating a significant rise in use by 25.83%. The number of people carrying the surname also grew substantially during this period from 203 individuals in 2000 to 314 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 54.68%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Diwan per 100k people increased by 37.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,643 | #63,524 | 25.83% |
| Count | 203 | 314 | 54.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Diwan
Turning to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Diwan identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, accounting for 82.80% of the total in 2010, up from 77.83% in 2000. This marks an increase of 6.39% over the decade. Conversely, those identifying as White or belonging to two or more ethnic identities saw substantial decreases, dropping by 35.39% and 53.91%, respectively. Notably, while there were no Diwans who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010, 2.55% of Diwans identified as Hispanic. Meanwhile, the percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 77.83% | 82.8% | 6.39% |
| White | 12.32% | 7.96% | -35.39% |
| Two or More Races | 6.9% | 3.18% | -53.91% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.55% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |