2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Davion
Of Breton origin meaning "descendant of David".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Davion. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Davion surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Davion in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Davion, the largest self-reported group is Black at 43.3%. The next largest groups are White (40.4%) and Hispanic (7.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Davion
The surname DAVION is of French origin, originating in the region of Normandy during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old French given name "David," which itself comes from the Hebrew name "David," meaning "beloved" or "friend."
DAVION is thought to have emerged as a distinct surname in the early 12th century, with some of the earliest recorded instances appearing in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Notre-Dame de Troarn, a medieval cartulary from the Norman abbey. This text contains references to individuals bearing the name, such as Radulfus Davion and Willelmus Davion, in the years 1146 and 1182, respectively.
The name can also be found in various other medieval records and manuscripts from the region, including the Magni Rotuli Scaccarii Normanniae, which lists a Robertus Davion in 1195. These early occurrences suggest that the name was well-established in Normandy by the late 12th century.
In the following centuries, the surname DAVION spread to other parts of France, as well as to other European countries, likely due to the Norman conquests and migration patterns. One notable bearer of the name was Jean Davion, a French architect born in 1593, who is credited with designing several notable buildings in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Gervais-et-Saint-Protais.
Another historical figure with the surname DAVION was Étienne Davion, a French explorer and fur trader who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He was instrumental in establishing several trading posts in the Illinois Country (present-day Midwest United States) and played a significant role in the early French colonization efforts in North America.
In England, the name DAVION can be traced back to the 16th century, with one of the earliest recorded instances being that of William Davion, who was born in Warwickshire in 1548. Another notable English bearer of the name was Sir Robert Davion (1590-1663), a Member of Parliament and landowner in Gloucestershire.
The surname DAVION has also been recorded in various other European countries, such as Germany, where it is believed to have originated from French immigrants or settlers. One notable German bearer of the name was Johann Davion (1777-1837), a Prussian military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars.
Overall, the surname DAVION has a rich history dating back to the medieval period in Normandy, France. Its origins can be traced to the Old French given name "David," and it has been carried by notable individuals in various fields throughout the centuries, including architecture, exploration, politics, and the military.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Davion
Among Census respondents with the surname Davion, the largest self-reported group is Black at 43.3%. The next largest groups are White (40.4%) and Hispanic (7.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Davion bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Davion surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American43.3% · 45
- White40.4% · 42
- Hispanic or Latino7.7% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.8% · 4
- Two or more races3.8% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Davion
Davion appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+3 bearers (+2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,444 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-9 bearers (-8.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 7,389 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.7%) | Down 6,444 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -9 bearers (-8.0%) | Down 7,389 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Davion surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #146,201 | #153,590 | -5.1% |
| Count | 113 | 104 | -8.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Davion bearers went from 113 to 104 (-8.0% change). The surname moved down 7,389 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #153,590.
FAQ
Davion surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Davion?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Davion. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Davion?
Davion ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 104 people with the surname Davion. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Davion.
Has Davion become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Davion went from 113 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 9 (-8.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Davion?
Among Census respondents with the surname Davion, the largest self-reported group is Black at 43.3%. The next largest groups are White (40.4%) and Hispanic (7.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Davion in the 2020 Census, accounting for 43.3% (45 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Davion appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (43.3%), White (40.4%), Hispanic (7.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Davion (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Davion mean?
Of Breton origin meaning "descendant of David". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Davion (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Davion?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how common the surname Davion is at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.