Davidovich
A Russian patronymic surname meaning "son of David."
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 548 Americans carry the last name Davidovich. That puts it at #45,412 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.16 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 625,464 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Davidovich surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
548
1 in 625,464
Census rank
#45,412
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
471
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 471 bearers of the surname Davidovich in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.16 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 45412th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Davidovich, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Davidovich
The surname Davidovich originated in Eastern Europe, specifically in areas that are now parts of Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. It emerged during the 15th-16th centuries as a patronymic surname derived from the given name David, which has Hebrew origins and means "beloved."
The name Davidovich follows the typical Slavic naming convention, where the suffix "-vich" or "-ovich" is added to a given name to indicate "son of." Thus, Davidovich means "son of David." This naming practice was common among Eastern Slavic populations, particularly among Jewish communities living in these regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Davidovich can be found in the Metryka Litewska, a collection of administrative records from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, which included parts of modern-day Belarus and Ukraine. The records date back to the 16th century and mention several individuals with the surname Davidovich.
In the 17th century, the surname Davidovich appeared in various historical documents and records across Eastern Europe. For example, Lev Davidovich, a Belarusian merchant born in 1635, was mentioned in trade records from the city of Vitebsk.
The 18th century saw the rise of several notable individuals with the surname Davidovich. Yuri Davidovich, a Russian playwright and poet born in 1725, gained recognition for his satirical works criticizing the nobility and social injustices of his time.
In the 19th century, the Davidovich family played a prominent role in the Russian Empire. Grigory Davidovich, born in 1810, was a celebrated military officer who served in the Crimean War and later became a general in the Imperial Russian Army.
Another notable figure was Nikolai Davidovich, born in 1848, a renowned physicist and inventor who made significant contributions to the field of electromagnetism and the development of electric motors.
The 20th century saw the surname Davidovich spread further across Eastern Europe and beyond. Anna Davidovich, a Ukrainian-born artist born in 1912, gained international acclaim for her abstract expressionist paintings and was part of the New York avant-garde art scene.
One of the most recent prominent individuals with the surname Davidovich is Vladimir Davidovich, a Russian chess grandmaster born in 1949, who won numerous tournaments and was a contender for the World Chess Championship in the 1970s and 1980s.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Davidovich
Among Census respondents with the surname Davidovich, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Davidovich bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Davidovich surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.4%
- Hispanic or Latino5.1%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Davidovich surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,412 | #45,412 | 0.0% |
| Count | 471 | 471 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Davidovich bearers went from 471 to 471 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #45,412 to #45,412.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Davidovich
FAQ
Davidovich surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Davidovich?
The surname Davidovich holds position #45,412 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 548 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.16 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Davidovich surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Davidovich, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.