Explore the Family Name Donalson
The meaning of Donalson
Scottish: variant of Donaldson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Donalson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Donalson has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 23,547th most popular and by 2010, it had dropped to 24,124th, representing a change of -2.45%. However, the number of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 1,005 in 2000 to 1,043 in 2010, a change of 3.78%. The proportion per 100k also decreased by -5.41% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,547 | #24,124 | -2.45% |
| Count | 1,005 | 1,043 | 3.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.35 | -5.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Donalson
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a diverse range for those carrying the Donalson surname. The largest percentage identify as White, making up 62.09% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 60.40% in 2010. Black/African American representation saw a mild increase from 33.93% to 34.80%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant boost of 51.80%, moving from 1.39% to 2.11%. Ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races saw decreases over the decade, by -4.29% and -33.86%, respectively. Finally, a new category appeared in 2010, with 0.77% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.09% | 60.4% | -2.72% |
| Black | 33.93% | 34.8% | 2.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 2.11% | 51.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1.89% | 1.25% | -33.86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.67% | -4.29% |