Find out how popular the last name Damion is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Damion.

Damion, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Damion surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Damion in America

Damion is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Damion surname appeared 101 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Damion.

We can also compare 2010 data for Damion to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Damion

The surname DAMION is believed to have originated in France during the Middle Ages, specifically in the region of Normandy. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "damion," which was a diminutive form of the name "Damien." This name ultimately traces its roots back to the Late Latin name "Damianus," which was derived from the Greek name "Damianos," meaning "to tame or subdue."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DAMION surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror. In this document, there is a reference to a landowner named "Radulfus Damion" who held property in the county of Oxfordshire.

During the 13th century, the DAMION name appeared in various records throughout Normandy and neighboring regions of northern France. Notable examples include a certain "Guillaume Damion" who was mentioned in the "Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Étienne de Caen" in 1249, and a "Robert Damion" who was documented in the "Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Jumièges" in 1278.

In the 14th century, the DAMION name began to spread beyond France, with some bearers of the name migrating to other parts of Europe. One such example is a certain "Johannes Damion" who was recorded in the "Cartularium Vetus Campodunense" in the Netherlands in 1365.

Throughout the following centuries, the DAMION surname was associated with several notable individuals. One such figure was Jacques Damion (1515-1587), a French lawyer and jurist who served as a judge in the Parlement of Paris. Another was Pierre Damion (1631-1703), a French poet and dramatist who was known for his works in the French classical tradition.

In the 19th century, the DAMION surname gained further prominence with the birth of Émile Damion (1840-1918), a French politician and journalist who served as a member of the National Assembly. Additionally, there was André Damion (1876-1951), a French artist and sculptor who was known for his works in the Art Nouveau style.

While the DAMION surname has its roots firmly planted in France, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including other European countries, North America, and beyond. However, the rich history and origins of this name can be traced back to the medieval era in the region of Normandy, where it first emerged as a distinctive surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Damion

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Damion.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Damion was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Damion has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Damion was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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