Explore the Family Name Dunavant
The meaning of Dunavant
Probably Irish: variant of Donovan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dunavant in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dunavant experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 to 2010. It fell in rank from 18,701 to 20,172, marking a 7.87% decrease. The count also dropped from 1,357 to 1,322, indicating a 2.58% drop. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 10%, moving from 0.5 to 0.45.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,701 | #20,172 | -7.87% |
| Count | 1,357 | 1,322 | -2.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.45 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dunavant
On the ethnicity front, the Dunavant surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic group as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, over 92% of those bearing this surname identified as White, with an increase of 0.51% over the decade. Hispanic representation also grew by 27.17% during this period. However, there was a notable decrease of 14.22% in those identifying as Black and a 22.73% drop in those claiming two or more races. There were no reported instances of individuals with the Dunavant surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.34% | 92.81% | 0.51% |
| Black | 4.5% | 3.86% | -14.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 2.34% | 27.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 0.68% | -22.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |