Explore the Family Name Dona
The meaning of Dona
1. Italian (mainly Veneto; Donà): variant of Donato. 2. Italian (southern): from a shortened form of Adona, feminine form of Adone. 3. Hungarian: from a pet form of the personal name Donát (see Donath). 4. Catalan: perhaps a nickname from dona ‘lady, woman’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Juan, Mario, Cristobal, Florencio, Francisco, Lino, Luis, Luisa, Mariano, Orlando, Perfecto, Renato.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dona in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dona has seen a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 27,771 and fell slightly to 29,309 in 2010, a change of -5.54%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased marginally from 815 in 2000 to 807 in 2010, a drop of -0.98%. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a decline from 0.3 to 0.27, marking a -10% shift.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,771 | #29,309 | -5.54% |
| Count | 815 | 807 | -0.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.27 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dona
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dona based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw an increase from 14.48% to 19.45%, a significant rise of 34.32%. There were declines among those identifying as two or more races, from 1.72% to 1.24% (-27.91%), and Whites, from 51.41% to 47.71% (-7.20%). Hispanics saw a slight increase from 24.05% to 26.52% (10.27%) while Blacks increased from 3.07% to 3.97% (29.32%). Meanwhile, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped markedly from 5.28% to 1.12% (-78.79%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.41% | 47.71% | -7.2% |
| Hispanic | 24.05% | 26.52% | 10.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 14.48% | 19.45% | 34.32% |
| Black | 3.07% | 3.97% | 29.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 1.24% | -27.91% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5.28% | 1.12% | -78.79% |