Explore the Family Name Donavan
The meaning of Donavan
Irish (Limerick, Waterford, and Cork): variant of Donovan.
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How common is the last name Donavan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Donavan has experienced a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 29,181 in terms of commonality amongst surnames, but by 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 36,246, indicating a drop in popularity of 24.21%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 765 in 2000 to 618 in 2010, a decline of 19.22%. The proportion of people named Donavan per 100,000 also fell by 25% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,181 | #36,246 | -24.21% |
| Count | 765 | 618 | -19.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.21 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Donavan
On the subject of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows interesting changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals with the surname Donavan identifying as white decreased slightly from 89.15% to 85.28%, a change of -4.34%. However, there was an increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic from 5.88% to 7.44%, an increase of 26.53%. Additionally, the percentage identifying as Black increased marginally from 3.53% to 3.88%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Remarkably, those identifying with two or more ethnicities rose dramatically from 0.65% to 2.43%, a change of 273.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.15% | 85.28% | -4.34% |
| Hispanic | 5.88% | 7.44% | 26.53% |
| Black | 3.53% | 3.88% | 9.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 2.43% | 273.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |