Explore the Family Name Dunavan
The meaning of Dunavan
Irish: variant of Donovan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dunavan in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dunavan has seen a notable decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,654th in terms of prevalence across the United States, but this fell to 56,073rd by 2010 – a drop of 25.57%. Simultaneously, the count of individuals bearing the surname also decreased from 453 to 365, a reduction of almost 19.43%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Dunavan per 100,000 of the population dropped from 0.17 to 0.12, marking a descent of 29.41% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,654 | #56,073 | -25.57% |
| Count | 453 | 365 | -19.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.12 | -29.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dunavan
Analyzing the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, we see that the ethnic composition of those with the surname Dunavan has shifted somewhat from 2000 to 2010. The overwhelming majority of Dunavans identified as White in both years, although the percentage did decrease slightly from 97.57% to 94.52%, reflecting a small change in diversity within this group. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year, a new demographic emerged in 2010 with some Dunavans identifying as being of two or more races (3.01%) and Hispanic (1.37%). It's worth noting that these numbers could have been higher in 2000 but may have been suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 94.52% | -3.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.01% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |