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

Divan, 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 Divan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Divan in America

Divan is the 89403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Divan surname appeared 207 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 Divan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Divan 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 Divan

The surname DIVAN is believed to have its origins in the Middle Eastern region, specifically in the Persian language. It is derived from the Persian word "divan," which means a long seat or bench used for reclining. The word has its roots in the Old Iranian language.

In the early Islamic period, the term "divan" was used to refer to a council of ministers or a government office. It later came to denote a collection of poems or writings, particularly in the Persian and Ottoman empires. The surname DIVAN likely emerged as a designation for individuals associated with these administrative or literary contexts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DIVAN can be found in the chronicles of the Safavid dynasty, which ruled Persia from 1501 to 1736. During this period, the name was borne by several notable figures, such as Mirza Ismail Divan (1533-1610), a renowned Persian calligrapher and poet.

As trade and cultural exchange flourished along the Silk Road, the name DIVAN spread to other regions, including the Balkans and parts of Europe. In the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over a vast territory from the 14th to the 20th century, the name DIVAN was associated with the Divan-i Hümayun, the imperial council of state.

One prominent bearer of the name was Ibrahim Divan (1590-1648), an Ottoman statesman and poet who served as the Grand Vizier under Sultan Murad IV. His literary works, including the Divan-i Divan, a collection of poems, earned him considerable recognition.

In the 18th century, the name DIVAN appeared in the records of the Russian Empire, particularly among populations in the Caucasus region. One notable figure was Prince Giorgi Divan (1775-1853), a Georgian nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the region's integration into the Russian Empire.

Another historical figure with the surname DIVAN was Isaac Divan (1756-1830), a Dutch-Jewish merchant and financier who lived in the Netherlands. He was influential in the Amsterdam business community and played a crucial role in the establishment of the Dutch East Indies Company.

The surname DIVAN has also been recorded in various parts of Europe, such as Germany, France, and Spain, although its origins can be traced back to the Middle East. Prominent individuals with this surname include the Spanish painter Emilio Divan (1855-1928), known for his landscapes and genre scenes.

While the surname DIVAN has diverse geographical and cultural associations, its roots can be traced back to the Persian language and the administrative and literary traditions of the Middle East and the Ottoman Empire. The name has left its mark on history, borne by individuals from various walks of life, including poets, statesmen, merchants, and artists.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Divan

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

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

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