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

Damon, 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 Damon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Damon in America

Damon is the 4695th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Damon surname appeared 7,555 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Damon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Damon 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 Damon

The surname Damon is of English origin, derived from the Old French name "Damin" or "Damine," which itself came from the Latin name "Dominus," meaning "Lord" or "Master." It is believed to have emerged as a surname during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Damon are found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Damin," "Damun," and "Damone," indicating its evolution over time.

One notable figure bearing the surname Damon was Sir Thomas Damon, a prominent English landowner and knight who lived in the 14th century. He was recorded as holding significant estates in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.

Another historical figure with the surname Damon was John Damon, a renowned English printer and publisher who lived in the 16th century. He is known for publishing several important works, including the first edition of Sir Thomas More's "Utopia" in 1516.

In the 17th century, Robert Damon, a merchant and ship owner from Bristol, England, gained recognition for his successful trading ventures with the West Indies and the American colonies.

During the 18th century, the Damon surname was associated with several notable authors and poets, including Samuel Damon, whose works included "The Husbandman's Manual" and "The Art of Husbandry," published in the early 1700s.

The 19th century saw the rise of Henry Damon, a prominent American businessman and philanthropist from Massachusetts. He made significant contributions to the field of education and founded the Damon Memorial Library in his hometown.

Throughout its history, the surname Damon has been tied to various locations across England, such as Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Bristol, where it had a strong presence. The name has also spread to other parts of the world, particularly in the United States, where it was brought by English immigrants.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Damon

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

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 Damon 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 Damon 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 Damon was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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