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

Domian, 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 Domian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Domian in America

Domian is the 75069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Domian surname appeared 257 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 Domian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Domian 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 Domian

The surname Domian has its origins in Germany, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "dohm," which referred to a cathedral or large church. As such, the name likely originated as a locational name, indicating that the bearer lived near or was associated with a prominent cathedral or church.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a church register from the city of Cologne in 1587, which mentions a "Johannes Domian." This suggests that the name was in use in the Rhineland region of Germany during the late 16th century. Other early spellings of the name included "Domian," "Domiahn," and "Domien."

In the 17th century, the Domian surname appeared in various records from the German states of Prussia and Saxony. For example, a "Hans Domian" was listed as a resident of the town of Neubrandenburg in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in 1623. Additionally, a "Johann Domian" was recorded as a landowner in the village of Großenhain near Dresden in 1671.

One notable historical figure with the Domian surname was Friedrich Domian (1768-1842), a German musician and composer who served as the court Kapellmeister in Meiningen, Saxe-Meiningen. He composed several operas and instrumental works during his lifetime.

Another individual of note was Karl Domian (1837-1909), a German-American architect who emigrated to the United States in 1858. He designed several prominent buildings in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, including the Pabst Theater and the Schlitz Palm Garden.

In the 19th century, the Domian name also appeared in records from the Austro-Hungarian Empire. One example is Johann Domian (1819-1892), a Czech-born Catholic priest who served as a missionary in the United States and Canada.

While the Domian surname is relatively uncommon, it has been borne by several notable individuals throughout history, reflecting its German origins and connections to the church and various professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Domian

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

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

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