Explore the Family Name Doncaster
The meaning of Doncaster
English: habitational name from Doncaster in Yorkshire, from the river name Don (a Celtic name meaning ‘water, river’) + Old English ceaster ‘Roman fort or walled city’.
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How common is the last name Doncaster in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Doncaster has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Doncaster ranked 74,398th in terms of surname prevalence in the United States, with a count of 242 people bearing this surname. By 2010, the rank had risen slightly to 73,666 with the count increasing to 263, signifying an 8.68% growth in a decade. However, the proportion per 100k people remained unchanged at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #73,666 | 0.98% |
| Count | 242 | 263 | 8.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doncaster
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Doncaster, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, accounting for more than 90% in both years. The representation increased from 92.56% in 2000 to 93.16% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity also saw a rise from 5.79% in 2000 to 6.08% in 2010, marking a 5.01% change over a decade. There was no significant presence of the surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, with their proportions remaining at zero for both census years. Data for individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities was not available or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.56% | 93.16% | 0.65% |
| Hispanic | 5.79% | 6.08% | 5.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |