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

Daven, 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 Daven surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Daven in America

Daven is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Daven surname appeared 135 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 Daven.

We can also compare 2010 data for Daven 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 Daven

The surname Daven has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "dæfene," which means "deaf" or "silent." This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname or descriptive name given to someone who was deaf or particularly quiet.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Daven can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, an extensive survey of land and property ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name is spelled as "Dauene" in this historical document, reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that time.

In the 13th century, the surname Daven appeared in various forms, such as "de Davene" and "de Davenne," suggesting a connection to a specific place or locality. These place names may have been derived from the Old English word "dæfene," indicating that the surname originated from a place where deaf or silent individuals lived or gathered.

One notable figure from history bearing the surname Daven was Sir John Daven (c. 1370-1445), a prominent English knight and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Oxfordshire during the reign of Henry VI. Another early record is that of William Daven (c. 1420-1498), a wealthy merchant and alderman in the city of London.

In the 16th century, the surname appeared in records as "Davene" and "Davenne," further illustrating the variations in spelling over time. During this period, Richard Daven (c. 1525-1590) was a respected scholar and theologian who served as the Dean of Bristol Cathedral.

As the centuries progressed, the surname continued to evolve, with spellings like "Davon" and "Davon" appearing in various historical records. One notable bearer of the name was Captain James Daven (c. 1670-1735), a British naval officer who played a significant role in the War of the Spanish Succession.

By the 18th century, the spelling "Daven" had become more standardized, and several individuals with this surname made their mark in various fields. For example, Sir William Daven (1745-1821) was a prominent British politician and landowner, while John Daven (1770-1835) was a respected author and poet.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Daven

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

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

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