Explore the Family Name Donk
The meaning of Donk
Dutch: topographic name for someone living on a donk ‘hill’, or a habitational name from Donk in North Brabant or from any of several other places called with this word, such as Hooijdonk, Asseldonk, Raamsdonk. Compare Dunk.
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How common is the last name Donk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Donk' saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 67,317 in 2000, it slipped to 78,821 in 2010, marking a decline of 17.09%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also decreased during this period, from 274 in 2000 to 242 in 2010. This represents an 11.68% reduction. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #78,821 | -17.09% |
| Count | 274 | 242 | -11.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Donk
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data throws up interesting insights. In 2000, 93.43% of those with the 'Donk' surname identified as White, but this figure dropped to 86.78% by 2010. Simultaneously, there was a notable increase in the percentage of Black individuals with this surname, going from 1.82% to 2.48%. The group identifying with two or more races also made an appearance in 2010, constituting 4.55% of the total. Interestingly, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders bearing the surname was 3.65% in 2000, but this group was not represented in the 2010 data. Similarly, the Hispanic representation emerged in 2010, accounting for 4.96% of the total. There was no data available for American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.43% | 86.78% | -7.12% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.96% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.55% | 0% |
| Black | 1.82% | 2.48% | 36.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.65% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |