Explore the Family Name Doney
The meaning of Doney
1. English (Cornwall): of uncertain origin. There is a Richard Donowe recorded in 1451–64 as a tenant in Manuels, Saint Columb Minor, whose surname appears to be a pet form of an unidentified personal name with the Cornish hypocoristic suffix -ow. Formally this might have become Doney but Donowe itself seems not to have survived, unless it was altered to Downey. However, there is no evidence to suggest any connection of this west Cornwall surname with Doney in central and east Cornwall (Bodmin and Quethiock). Alternatively, perhaps it is a variant of the Devon name Downey, and with the main vowel shortened and lowered, but evidence for this is lacking. 2. Americanized form of French Canadian Daunais or Donais.
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How common is the last name Doney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Doney' experienced a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 10,888 to 11,474, signifying a drop of approximately 5.38%. However, the actual count of people holding this surname increased by 2.24% during this period, rising from 2,683 to 2,743 individuals. Consequently, the proportion per 100k population also dipped slightly by 6.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,888 | #11,474 | -5.38% |
| Count | 2,683 | 2,743 | 2.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.99 | 0.93 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doney
In terms of ethnicity as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some noteworthy shifts between 2000 and 2010. The most significant change was observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander group, which expanded by an impressive 181.82%, albeit from a small base of 0.22% to 0.62%. There was also a substantial increase in the Black group, with an upswing of 71.54%, and the Two or More Races category, elevating by 64.52%. In contrast, the White group experienced a dip of 3.69%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a minor reduction of 0.87%. The Hispanic ethnicity also showed a growth of around 25.10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.51% | 77.54% | -3.69% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 13.79% | 13.67% | -0.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 3.06% | 64.52% |
| Hispanic | 2.39% | 2.99% | 25.1% |
| Black | 1.23% | 2.11% | 71.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.22% | 0.62% | 181.82% |