Explore the Family Name Dondiego
The meaning of Dondiego
Hispanic (mainly Mexico): from Spanish don Diego, composed of the term of address don ‘mister’ and the personal name Diego.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dondiego in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dondiego has seen a noticeable increase between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name jumped from being the 55,732nd most popular surname in 2000 to the 48,530th in 2010, highlighting a positive change of approximately 12.92%. Moreover, the number of individuals carrying the Dondiego name increased by about 26.45%, from 344 in 2000 to 435 a decade later. This corresponds to a rise in proportion per 100k people, with the figure going up by 15.38% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #48,530 | 12.92% |
| Count | 344 | 435 | 26.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.15 | 15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dondiego
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Dondiego surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a few shifts between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic increased by 8.72%, from 65.12% in 2000 to 70.80% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as White fell by 16.78%, dropping from 33.43% in 2000 to 27.82% in 2010. Notably, there was also a minor presence of Asian/Pacific Islander in the 2010 data, which wasn't present in 2000. However, no changes were observed among individuals identifying with two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 65.12% | 70.8% | 8.72% |
| White | 33.43% | 27.82% | -16.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |