Explore the Family Name Donges
The meaning of Donges
North German (also Dönges): variant of Tonjes. Compare Doenges.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Donges in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Donges has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 60,557th most popular surname, while in 2010 it fell to the 67,318th position, marking an 11.16% drop. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 311 in 2000 to 293 in 2010, representing a 5.79% reduction. Further, the proportion of individuals named Donges per 100k population dropped by 16.67%, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #67,318 | -11.16% |
| Count | 311 | 293 | -5.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Donges
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals several shifts for those bearing the Donges surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as White dipped slightly from 90.68% to 89.42%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic increased from 3.86% to 5.46%, showing a notable 41.45% rise. The data showed no Asian/Pacific Islander or Black individuals with the surname during either census period. There was a new appearance in 2010 of individuals identifying with two or more races at 3.07%, while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native fell to zero from a previously small presence of 2.57% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.68% | 89.42% | -1.39% |
| Hispanic | 3.86% | 5.46% | 41.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.57% | 0% | 0% |