2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Domyan
A name likely of Armenian origin, derived from the surname "Domian" meaning "bell ringer" or "bell founder."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Domyan. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Domyan 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Domyan in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Domyan, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Domyan
The surname Domyan originates from Armenia, dating back to the 8th century AD. It is derived from the Armenian word "dom," meaning "house" or "home," and likely referred to the place or region where the family resided.
The earliest known record of the name Domyan appears in the Dadian Codex, a medieval Armenian manuscript from the 10th century, which lists several individuals bearing this surname. One notable entry is Grigor Domyan, a scribe who copied and illustrated religious texts during the reign of King Smbat I of Armenia (890-912 AD).
In the 11th century, the Domyan family was prominent in the region of Vaspurakan, located in the present-day Van and Ağrı provinces of Turkey. Historical chronicles mention a nobleman named Vahram Domyan, who served as a military commander under the Armenian prince Gagik-Abas of Kars in the late 11th century.
During the Cilician period of Armenian history (11th-14th centuries), the Domyan family played a significant role in the administration of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia. One notable figure was Grigor Domyan, a wealthy merchant and diplomat who represented the kingdom's interests in trade negotiations with European powers in the 13th century.
In the 15th century, the Domyan name appeared in the records of the Armenian community in Lviv, Poland. A prominent member of this community was Khachatur Domyan, a skilled goldsmith and jeweler who created intricate works for the Polish nobility and clergy between 1450 and 1480.
Another notable figure bearing the Domyan surname was Harutyun Domyan, a renowned poet and writer from the 18th century. Born in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) in 1716, he authored several influential works in classical Armenian literature, including epic poems and satires. Harutyun Domyan passed away in 1799.
Throughout history, the Domyan surname has been associated with various locations and regions, including Armenia, Turkey, Poland, and the Armenian diaspora communities across Europe and the Middle East. While the spelling has remained relatively consistent, variations such as Domian, Domian, and Domiantz have also been recorded in historical documents.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Domyan
Among Census respondents with the surname Domyan, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Domyan 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 Domyan surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.3% · 108
- Two or more races4.3% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Domyan
Domyan 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
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+5 bearers (+4.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,357 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-1 bearers (-0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,130 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.4%) | Down 4,357 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.8%) | Down 3,130 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 Domyan 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 | #141,140 | #144,270 | -2.2% |
| Count | 118 | 117 | -0.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Domyan bearers went from 118 to 117 (-0.8% change). The surname moved down 3,130 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #144,270.
FAQ
Domyan surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Domyan?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Domyan. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Domyan?
Domyan ranks #144,270 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 117 people with the surname Domyan. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), 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 Domyan.
Has Domyan become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Domyan went from 118 recorded bearers to 117. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Domyan?
Among Census respondents with the surname Domyan, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Domyan in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.3% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Domyan appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.3%), Two or More Races (4.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Domyan (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 Domyan mean?
A name likely of Armenian origin, derived from the surname "Domian" meaning "bell ringer" or "bell founder." 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 Domyan (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 share the surname Domyan?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.