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

Davin, 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 Davin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Davin in America

Davin is the 16635th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Davin surname appeared 1,723 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Davin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Davin 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 Davin

The surname Davin has its origins in Ireland, tracing back to the ancient Gaelic name Ó Damháin or Ó Daimhín, meaning "descendant of Damhán" or "descendant of Daimhín." The name is believed to have originated in County Roscommon, where it was prominent in the baronies of Ballintober and Ballymoe.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Davin can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled in the early 17th century. The annals mention several individuals with the name, including Tadhg Ó Damháin, who was killed in a battle in 1271.

In the 16th century, the Davin family held lands in County Roscommon and played a significant role in the local politics and conflicts of the time. One notable figure from this period was Edmond Davin, a supporter of the Irish rebel Hugh O'Neill, who was involved in the Nine Years' War against English rule in the late 16th century.

As the name spread beyond its original territory, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Davine, Devine, and Devin. One of the earliest recorded instances of the Davin spelling can be found in the Dublin King's Inns Admission Papers from 1607, which mention a Thomas Davin.

In the 18th century, several individuals with the surname Davin made their mark in various fields. James Davin (1703-1762) was an Irish Catholic priest and author, known for his work "An Exposition of the Church Catechism of Christian Doctrine." Nicholas Davin (1740-1826) was a notable Irish-born architect who worked in England and designed several churches and public buildings.

Another prominent figure was Edward Davin (1806-1890), an Irish-born educator and writer who emigrated to Canada. He served as the first principal of the University of Ottawa and was instrumental in establishing the institution's bilingual education system.

Moving into the 19th century, one of the most renowned individuals with the surname Davin was Nicholas Flood Davin (1840-1901), a Canadian lawyer, journalist, and politician. He played a significant role in the development of the Northwest Territories and was a Member of Parliament for the constituency of Assiniboia West.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have carried the surname Davin, a name with deep roots in Irish ancestry and a rich tapestry of stories and achievements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Davin

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

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

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