Explore the Family Name Donham
The meaning of Donham
English: variant of Dunham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Donham in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Donham has seen a decrease in its popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 20,763rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 24,159th position, representing a significant decline of 16.36 percent. Similarly, the total count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, moving from 1,183 to 1,041, a reduction of 12 percent. The proportion of people named Donham per 100,000 population went down by 20.45 percent, dropping from 0.44 in 2000 to 0.35 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,763 | #24,159 | -16.36% |
| Count | 1,183 | 1,041 | -12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.35 | -20.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Donham
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Donham, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White, accounting for 94.67 percent in 2000 and slightly increasing to 94.81 percent in 2010. The next largest group identifies as Hispanic, which rose from 1.78 percent to 2.11 percent over the decade. There was a small percentage who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and those of Two or more races, both decreasing slightly between 2000 and 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native were reported in 2000 but were suppressed in the 2010 data for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.67% | 94.81% | 0.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 2.11% | 18.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 1.54% | -8.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 0.67% | -1.47% |
| Black | 0.59% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.59% | 0% | 0% |