Explore the Family Name Donchez
The meaning of Donchez
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Donchez in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Donchez has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 64,934th most common in the United States but fell to 68,547th by 2010, a decrease of 5.56%. However, the actual number of people with this surname remained relatively stable over the decade, increasing slightly from 286 to 287.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #68,547 | -5.56% |
| Count | 286 | 287 | 0.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Donchez
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Donchez has also seen some change, according to the same census data. In 2000, 98.6% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this percentage declined to 94.08% by 2010. During this time frame, there was a notable increase in the portion of individuals identifying as Hispanic, from zero in 2000 to 2.79% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.6% | 94.08% | -4.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.79% | 0% |
| 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% |