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

Daou, 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 Daou surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Daou in America

Daou is the 77012th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Daou surname appeared 249 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 Daou.

We can also compare 2010 data for Daou 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 Daou

The surname Daou originated in the Middle East, predominantly in Lebanon, Syria, and parts of Palestine. It is believed to have derived from the ancient Aramaic language, with its roots tracing back to the early Christian era. The name is thought to be related to the Aramaic word "dau," which translates to "uncle" or "paternal uncle."

One of the earliest known references to the Daou name can be found in historical records from the 7th century, during the early years of the Islamic conquest of the Levant region. These records mention individuals with the surname Daou residing in the areas around modern-day Lebanon and Syria.

In the 11th century, the Daou name appeared in manuscripts documenting trade and commerce activities in the coastal cities of the eastern Mediterranean. Some of these records suggest that members of the Daou family were involved in maritime trade and seafaring ventures.

During the Crusades, the name Daou was mentioned in chronicles and accounts related to the battles and skirmishes between the Crusaders and the local inhabitants of the region. One notable figure from this era was Rashid al-Daou, a military commander who led resistance efforts against the Crusaders in the late 12th century.

The 14th century saw the Daou name associated with several scholars and religious figures. One prominent example was Ibrahim al-Daou, a renowned theologian and philosopher who taught at the prestigious Al-Azhar University in Cairo.

In the 16th century, the Daou surname was linked to a prominent family of merchants and landowners in the region of Mount Lebanon. This family played a significant role in the economic and political affairs of the area during the Ottoman rule.

Notable individuals with the Daou surname throughout history include:

1. Youssef Daou (1704-1780), a prominent Lebanese poet and scholar known for his contributions to Arabic literature.
2. Boutros Daou (1823-1899), a Lebanese philosopher and writer who advocated for educational reforms and social progress.
3. Salim Daou (1867-1942), a Syrian-born entrepreneur and philanthropist who established several successful businesses in Latin America.
4. Amin Daou (1898-1974), a Lebanese politician and diplomat who served as the country's ambassador to several nations.
5. Wadih Daou (1922-2001), a renowned Lebanese architect and urban planner whose works significantly influenced the modern landscape of Beirut.

While the Daou surname has its roots in the Middle East, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to immigration and diaspora communities. However, the historical significance and cultural heritage associated with this name remain deeply rooted in the region where it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Daou

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

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

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