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

Damons, 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 Damons surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Damons in America

Damons is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Damons surname appeared 110 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 Damons.

We can also compare 2010 data for Damons 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 Damons

The surname Damons is of English origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval era. It is thought to have derived from the Old English personal name "Daemon," which itself has roots in the Greek word "daimon," meaning a spirit or supernatural power.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Daemond." This entry suggests that the name was already in use among the Anglo-Saxon population of England before the Norman Conquest.

During the Middle Ages, the name was often spelled in various ways, such as "Daymond," "Deymond," and "Deymen." These variations likely arose due to the inconsistencies in spelling and pronunciation common during that time period.

The surname Damons is also associated with several place names in England, such as Damons Green in Hertfordshire and Damons Hill in Kent. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Among the notable historical figures bearing the surname Damons is Sir John Damons (c. 1485-1544), an English landowner and politician who served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of Henry VIII.

Another prominent individual was William Damons (1592-1659), an English Puritan minister and author who played a significant role in the religious upheavals of the 17th century.

In the realm of literature, Samuel Damons (1675-1727) was an English poet and satirist known for his biting wit and social commentary.

The name Damons also appeared in the arts, with Thomas Damons (1765-1811) being a renowned English landscape painter whose works captured the beauty of the English countryside.

Lastly, one cannot overlook the contributions of Elizabeth Damons (1815-1892), a pioneering English nurse and social reformer who dedicated her life to improving healthcare and education for women and children.

These historical figures and their accomplishments serve as a testament to the rich heritage and enduring legacy of the Damons surname throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Damons

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

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

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