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

Divis, 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 Divis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Divis in America

Divis is the 32438th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Divis surname appeared 709 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 Divis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Divis 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 Divis

The surname DIVIS originates from Latvia, a country located in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. Its roots can be traced back to the 15th century when it was derived from the Latvian word "dīvišķīgs," meaning "divine" or "heavenly."

During the Middle Ages, the name DIVIS was prevalent among the Latvian nobility and upper classes, often associated with individuals of high social standing or those involved in religious or ecclesiastical roles. Some of the earliest records of this surname can be found in ancient church registries and land ownership documents from that era.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the DIVIS surname was Krišjānis Divis (1547-1621), a prominent Latvian theologian, and reformer who played a significant role in the translation of the Bible into the Latvian language. His contributions helped shape the linguistic and cultural identity of the Latvian people.

Another historical figure associated with this surname was Jānis Divis (1683-1761), a Latvian painter and artist who gained recognition for his religious artwork and frescoes adorning several churches and cathedrals throughout Latvia during the 18th century.

The DIVIS surname can also be found in various historical records and manuscripts from the Baltic region, including land deeds, tax records, and census documents from the 17th and 18th centuries. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled differently, such as "Diwis" or "Dīwis," reflecting the variations in orthography and transcription practices of the time.

Interestingly, the DIVIS surname has also been associated with certain place names in Latvia, such as the village of Dīvini, located in the Jēkabpils municipality. This connection suggests that the surname may have originated from a specific geographic location or been influenced by local toponyms.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the DIVIS surname, including Jānis Divis (1835-1910), a Latvian writer and poet who contributed significantly to the development of Latvian literature during the 19th century. Another prominent figure was Pēteris Divis (1876-1959), a Latvian architect and urban planner responsible for designing several iconic buildings and urban landscapes in Riga, the capital city of Latvia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Divis

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

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

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