Explore the Family Name Donker
How common is the last name Donker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Donker has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,643rd most popular, but by 2010, it had fallen to 61,899th, marking a decline of 13.28%. The count of people with the surname also reduced from 353 in 2000 to 324 in 2010, indicating an 8.22% drop. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Donker per 100,000 people fell from 0.13 to 0.11, a reduction of 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #61,899 | -13.28% |
| Count | 353 | 324 | -8.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Donker
On the subject of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Donker identify as White, with this group increasing slightly from 94.62% in 2000 to 95.06% in 2010. The Black community carrying the Donker name saw a significant decrease of 34.59%, falling from 4.25% in 2000 to 2.78% in 2010. No changes were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.62% | 95.06% | 0.47% |
| Black | 4.25% | 2.78% | -34.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |