Explore the Family Name Donisi
The meaning of Donisi
Italian: shortened form of Dionisio. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Paolo, Gennaro, Raffaele, Tullio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Donisi in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Donisi has experienced a slight decline in recent years. In 2000, the surname was ranked 69,201st most popular in the United States and held this position with a count of 265 people bearing that name. However, by 2010, it had dropped to the 71,265th spot, despite an increase in the count to 274 individuals. This represents a popularity change of -2.98% over the decade. Similarly, the proportion of people per 100k with the surname also fell by 10%, dropping from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #71,265 | -2.98% |
| Count | 265 | 274 | 3.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Donisi
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Donisi has also seen some changes over the same period. Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, in 2000, the majority of individuals with the Donisi surname identified as White (96.98%). By 2010, while still the dominant ethnicity, the percentage had decreased slightly to 94.16%, representing a change of -2.91%. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.89% in 2000 to 2.92% in 2010, a percentage change of 54.5%. Other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 94.16% | -2.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 2.92% | 54.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |