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

Daviston, 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 Daviston surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Daviston in America

Daviston is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Daviston surname appeared 127 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 Daviston.

We can also compare 2010 data for Daviston 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 Daviston

The surname "DAVISTON" is of English origin and dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from a place name, likely a small village or hamlet in England. The name itself may have derived from the Old English words "dæg" meaning "day" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement," potentially referring to a settlement or enclosure where daybreaks were observed or celebrated.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "DAVISTON" can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and tenants in England commissioned by William the Conquer in 1086. This suggests that the name was already established by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, a certain Robert de Daviston was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, which were administrative records documenting financial transactions and legal proceedings. This suggests that the Daviston family may have had ties to the county of Gloucestershire during that time period.

During the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name "DAVISTON" was Sir John Daviston, a knight who served under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War against France. He participated in several battles, including the Battle of Crécy in 1346.

In the 16th century, a clergyman named William Daviston was recorded as the rector of St. Mary's Church in the town of Taunton, Somerset, from 1532 to 1557. He played a role in the religious reforms of the English Reformation during the reign of King Henry VIII.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Daviston, a wealthy landowner and philanthropist who lived in the late 17th century. She was known for her generous donations to charitable causes and educational institutions in her local community.

Throughout its history, the surname "DAVISTON" has also been associated with various place names and locations across England. Some examples include Daviston Manor in Oxfordshire, Daviston Court in Gloucestershire, and Daviston Farm in Wiltshire. These place names may have derived from the surname itself or vice versa, reflecting the close connection between surnames and geographic locations in medieval times.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Daviston

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

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

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