2000
#109,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 150
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Domijan
A surname of Croatian origin derived from the Latin name "Domitianus".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Domijan. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Domijan 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
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Domijan in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Domijan, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.5%. The next largest groups are Black (0.8%) and Hispanic (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Domijan
The surname "DOMIJAN" is of Croatian origin and dates back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin personal name "Domitianus," which was derived from the Roman family name "Domitius." The name is believed to have originated in the region of Dalmatia, now part of modern-day Croatia.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Croatian Glagolitic manuscripts from the 14th century, where it appears as "Domijan." These manuscripts were written in the Glagolitic script, an ancient Slavic alphabet used in the region.
In the 16th century, the name was also recorded in the archives of the Republic of Ragusa (modern-day Dubrovnik, Croatia), where it was spelled as "Domigiano" or "Domigian." This variation in spelling was likely due to the influence of the Italian language, which was widely used in the region at the time.
One notable historical figure with the surname "DOMIJAN" was Jure Domijan (1752-1828), a Croatian writer and philosopher. He was born in Dubrovnik and is best known for his work "Philosophical Reflections on the Unity of the Human Species," which addressed the issues of race and human equality.
Another notable individual was Nikola Domijan (1867-1932), a Croatian painter and art professor. He was born in Rijeka and is known for his landscape paintings, which were heavily influenced by the Impressionist movement.
In the 19th century, the name "DOMIJAN" also gained prominence in the Czech lands, where it was likely brought by Croatian immigrants. One such individual was Jan Domijan (1825-1898), a Czech writer and journalist who wrote extensively on social and political issues.
Mihovil Domijan (1925-2008) was a Croatian sculptor and painter, born in Dubrovnik. He is best known for his public sculptures and monuments, which can be found throughout Croatia and other parts of the former Yugoslavia.
Finally, Dragutin Domijan (1896-1975) was a Croatian architect and urban planner. He was born in Zagreb and is known for his contributions to the city's urban development, including the design of several notable buildings and public spaces.
While the surname "DOMIJAN" has its roots in Croatia, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly among Croatian diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain closely tied to the Dalmatian region and the rich cultural heritage of Croatia.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Domijan
Among Census respondents with the surname Domijan, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.5%. The next largest groups are Black (0.8%) and Hispanic (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Domijan 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 Domijan surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.5% · 115
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Domijan
Domijan 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
#127,494
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 134
-16 bearers (-10.7%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 18,166 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-16 bearers (-11.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,017 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #109,328 | 150 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #127,494 | 134 | 0.05 | -16 bearers (-10.7%) | Down 18,166 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | -16 bearers (-11.9%) | Down 16,017 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 Domijan 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 | #127,494 | #143,511 | -12.6% |
| Count | 134 | 118 | -11.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -21.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Domijan bearers went from 134 to 118 (-11.9% change). The surname moved down 16,017 positions in the national ranking, going from #127,494 to #143,511.
FAQ
Domijan surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Domijan?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Domijan. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Domijan?
Domijan ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 118 people with the surname Domijan. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Domijan.
Has Domijan become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Domijan went from 134 recorded bearers to 118. That is a decrease of 16 (-11.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #127,494 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Domijan?
Among Census respondents with the surname Domijan, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.5%. The next largest groups are Black (0.8%) and Hispanic (0.8%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Domijan in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.5% (115 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Domijan appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.5%), Black (0.8%), Hispanic (0.8%). 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 Domijan (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 Domijan mean?
A surname of Croatian origin derived from the Latin name "Domitianus". 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 Domijan (0.04 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 Americans have the surname Domijan?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.