Explore the Family Name Dunavin
The meaning of Dunavin
Irish: variant of Donovan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dunavin in the United States?
The surname Dunavin, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname declined from 59,916 to 63,698, indicating a decrease of around 6.31%. The count also fell slightly, with 315 instances in 2000 dropping to 313 in 2010, marking a decrease of 0.63%. This reduced the proportion of Dunavins per 100,000 people by 8.33%, from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #63,698 | -6.31% |
| Count | 315 | 313 | -0.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dunavin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Dunavin surname identified as White, accounting for 89.52% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 90.10% in 2010. There was a notable decline in those who identified as Hispanic, from 6.03% in 2000 to 4.47% in 2010. The percentage of Dunavins identifying with two or more races also decreased, from 2.54% to 1.92%. Interestingly, there were no instances of Dunavins identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year. However, in 2010, a new ethnic identity emerged among Dunavins: American Indian and Alaskan Native, at 2.24%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.52% | 90.1% | 0.65% |
| Hispanic | 6.03% | 4.47% | -25.87% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.24% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.54% | 1.92% | -24.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |