2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Domville
A surname derived from a French place name, possibly a town or village.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Domville. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Domville 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Domville with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Domville in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Domville, the largest self-reported group is White at 67.0%. The next largest groups are Black (23.5%) and Two or More Races (7.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Domville
The surname Domville has its roots in Normandy, France, tracing back to the 11th century. It is derived from the Old French term "domville," which means "lord of the village" or "master of the estate." This name was likely given to individuals who held authority or owned significant property in a particular area.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Domville can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document contains several entries related to individuals bearing this surname, indicating their presence and influence during the Norman conquest of England.
In the 13th century, the name Domville appeared in various records and manuscripts across Normandy and England. One notable example is Sir John Domville, a prominent knight who participated in the Crusades and was born around 1220 in Lincolnshire, England.
During the 14th century, the Domville family established themselves in Kent, England, where they acquired substantial landholdings. This period saw the emergence of several distinguished individuals bearing the name, including William Domville, a respected theologian and scholar who was born in 1340 and served as a chaplain to King Edward III.
In the 16th century, the Domville surname gained further recognition with the birth of Sir William Domville (1508-1589), a renowned English soldier and diplomat. He served under Queen Elizabeth I and played a crucial role in the English court, representing the Crown in diplomatic missions across Europe.
Another notable figure was Sir Charles Domville (1770-1858), a British Army officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and later became the Governor of Nova Scotia, Canada. His distinguished military career and leadership contributions left a lasting impact on both British and Canadian history.
The Domville surname has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout history. For instance, the village of Domville in Lincolnshire, England, is believed to have derived its name from the Domville family, who held significant influence and landholdings in the area during the Middle Ages.
Over the centuries, the surname Domville has undergone various spelling variations, including Domvile, Domville, Dumville, and Dombville, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic evolutions. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained intact, tracing back to its Norman roots and association with landed gentry and authority.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Domville
Among Census respondents with the surname Domville, the largest self-reported group is White at 67.0%. The next largest groups are Black (23.5%) and Two or More Races (7.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Domville 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 Domville surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White67.0% · 77
- Black or African American23.5% · 27
- Two or more races7.8% · 9
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Domville
Domville 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
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+8 bearers (+8.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,096 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+7 bearers (+6.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,775 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+8.0%) | Down 1,096 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.5%) | Up 5,775 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 Domville 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 | #151,532 | #145,757 | 3.8% |
| Count | 108 | 115 | 6.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Domville bearers went from 108 to 115 (+6.5% change). The surname moved up 5,775 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #145,757.
FAQ
Domville surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Domville?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Domville. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Domville?
Domville ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Domville. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Domville.
Has Domville become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Domville went from 108 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 7 (+6.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #151,532 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Domville?
Among Census respondents with the surname Domville, the largest self-reported group is White at 67.0%. The next largest groups are Black (23.5%) and Two or More Races (7.8%). 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 Domville in the 2020 Census, accounting for 67.0% (77 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Domville appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (67.0%), Black (23.5%), Two or More Races (7.8%). 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 Domville (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 Domville mean?
A surname derived from a French place name, possibly a town or village. 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 Domville (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 people have the surname Domville?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.