Explore the Family Name Dones
The meaning of Dones
1. Catalan: probably from the plural of dona ‘lady, woman’, perhaps alluding to a convent. This surname seems also to be present in southern France (mainly Ariège); see also 2 below. 2. French (southern; Donès): probably a habitational name, with fused preposition d(e) ‘from’, denoting someone from Onès, a place in Landes. See also 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Angel, Carlos, Juan, Miguel, Fernando, Roberto, Domingo, Dulce, Luz, Pedro, Alberto.
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How common is the last name Dones in the United States?
According to the Popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Dones" has seen a significant increase in usage between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname rose from 8096 in 2000 to 6971 in 2010, marking an improvement of 13.9 percent. In terms of count, there were 3773 individuals with the surname "Dones" in 2000, which increased by 27.56 percent to reach a total of 4813 by 2010. This growth is reflected in the proportion per 100k as well, which increased from 1.4 in 2000 to 1.63 in 2010, a rise of 16.43 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,096 | #6,971 | 13.9% |
| Count | 3,773 | 4,813 | 27.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.4 | 1.63 | 16.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dones
The Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census provides valuable insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Dones". The largest ethnic group was Hispanic, making up 38.56 percent of the population in 2000, though this decreased slightly to 36.84 percent in 2010. The second largest ethnicity was White, accounting for 29.95 percent in 2000 and rising to 30.94 percent by 2010. Black individuals represented 24.41 percent in 2000 and saw a slight increase to 24.70 percent in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also saw growth, from 5.51 percent in 2000 to 5.78 percent in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races made up 1.17 percent in 2000, increasing to 1.35 percent in 2010. Lastly, American Indian and Alaskan Natives made up 0.40 percent in 2000, dropping marginally to 0.39 percent by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 38.56% | 36.84% | -4.46% |
| White | 29.95% | 30.94% | 3.31% |
| Black | 24.41% | 24.7% | 1.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.51% | 5.78% | 4.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1.35% | 15.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.4% | 0.39% | -2.5% |