Explore the Family Name Donia
The meaning of Donia
1. West Frisian: from the name of the medieval Frisian clan Donia (possibly from Dodinga ‘Dodo and his kin’; see Dade 3), taken as a habitational name by those who lived in one of several places and farmsteads connected to this clan, e.g. Donia (several houses), Doniaburen, Doniaga, Doniastate, and Doniawier. 2. Italian (Sicily): perhaps from a shortened form of the personal name Adonia, of Biblical origin.
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How common is the last name Donia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Donia has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 67,317th most common surname in the United States, and by 2010, it had slipped to the 76,275th position, indicating a change of -13.31%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also declined from 274 to 252, marking an 8.03% decrease. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 10% from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #76,275 | -13.31% |
| Count | 274 | 252 | -8.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Donia
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a minor shift among those carrying the Donia surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority, approximately 88.10%, identified as White, a slight decrease from 88.69% in 2000. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders increased slightly from 7.30% to 7.54%. An interesting development was the emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races, which was not recorded in 2000 but accounted for 1.98% in 2010. Meanwhile, the representation of Hispanics dropped from 2.55% to zero, while the Black population and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations remained at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.69% | 88.1% | -0.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.3% | 7.54% | 3.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.55% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |