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

Damond, 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 Damond surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Damond in America

Damond is the 98982nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Damond surname appeared 183 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 Damond.

We can also compare 2010 data for Damond 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 Damond

The surname Damond is believed to have originated in England, with roots that can be traced back to the medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Old English personal name "Dæmond" or "Dægan-mund," which roughly translates to "day's protection." This name was likely bestowed upon individuals who were born during the day, a practice that was common in ancient times.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Damond surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "de Damund," suggesting that it may have been associated with a specific location or estate.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the Damond surname was Sir John Damond, a knight who fought alongside King Edward I during the Scottish Wars of Independence. He was born around 1260 and is recorded as having participated in several battles, including the Battle of Falkirk in 1298.

During the late 15th and early 16th centuries, the Damond family established themselves as landowners in the county of Somerset, England. Records from this period indicate that a branch of the family resided at the manor of Damond's Court in the village of Corton Denham.

In the 17th century, a prominent member of the Damond family was Sir Thomas Damond (1597-1657), an English lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Somerset. He played a significant role in the events leading up to the English Civil War and was a staunch supporter of the Parliamentarian cause.

Another noteworthy figure with the Damond surname was John Damond (1721-1789), a renowned English clockmaker and inventor who contributed to the development of precision timekeeping. His clocks and timepieces were highly sought after by wealthy patrons and he is credited with several important innovations in the field of horology.

Throughout its history, the Damond surname has also been associated with various place names, including Damond's Green in Hertfordshire and Damond's Hill in Gloucestershire. These locations may have been named after early bearers of the surname, further solidifying its connection to specific areas of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Damond

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

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

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