Explore the Family Name Donadio
The meaning of Donadio
Italian (southern): from the medieval personal name Donadio meaning ‘gift of God’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Giuseppe, Rocco, Aldo, Carmine, Emelio, Luigi, Renzo, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Donadio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Donadio has seen a slight decrease in popularity. In 2000, it was ranked as the 23,087th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 23,768th position, marking a dip of 2.95%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 1,033 in 2000 to 1,064 in 2010, a rise of 3.0%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.26% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,087 | #23,768 | -2.95% |
| Count | 1,033 | 1,064 | 3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.36 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Donadio
The ethnic identity linked to the Donadio surname shows some distinct shifts over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The number of people identifying as White and having this surname decreased from 95.45% in 2000 to 91.26% in 2010, a decline of 4.39%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Hispanic individuals with the Donadio surname more than doubled from 2.90% to 5.92%. In addition, new entries appeared in the ethnicity table, with small percentages of Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities emerging in 2010. The category "Two or more races" saw a slight decrease from 1.16% to 1.03%, a drop of 11.21%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.45% | 91.26% | -4.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 5.92% | 104.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.03% | -11.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.47% | 0% |