Explore the Family Name Donica
The meaning of Donica
Polish: 1. from donica ‘bowl, flowerpot’, possibly a metonymic occupational name for a maker of such items. 2. from the personal name Donat (see Donat).
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How common is the last name Donica in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Donica saw a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 36,630th most common surname, but by 2010, it had slightly dropped to the 38,691st position, marking a change of -5.63%. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 576 in 2000 to 571 in 2010, a slight drop of 0.87%. Correspondingly, the proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 9.52%, standing at 0.21 in 2000 and falling to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,630 | #38,691 | -5.63% |
| Count | 576 | 571 | -0.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Donica
When it comes to the ethnic identity of those bearing the Donica surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority identify as White, with a slight increase from 96.01% in 2000 to 96.32% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as belonging to two or more races increased by 12.18%, going from 1.56% in 2000 to 1.75% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a decline from 1.39% in 2000 to 1.23% in 2010, a decrease of 11.51%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at 0% for both years and there were no individuals who identified as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.01% | 96.32% | 0.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 1.75% | 12.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 1.23% | -11.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |