Explore the Family Name Donkin
The meaning of Donkin
English (Durham and Northumberland): northeastern English variant of Scottish Duncan.
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How common is the last name Donkin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Donkin saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 61,376th in frequency, but by 2010, it had dropped to 69,996th—a decline of 14.04%. The total count of individuals with the Donkin surname also decreased from 306 in 2000 to 280 in 2010, representing an 8.5% decrease. The proportion of individuals named Donkin per 100,000 people likewise fell 18.18%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #69,996 | -14.04% |
| Count | 306 | 280 | -8.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Donkin
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Donkin surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly linked to White ethnicity. In 2000, 98.04% of individuals with this surname identified as White, a percentage which slightly decreased to 97.14% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010. The category of "Two or more races" also shows no records for the surname Donkin in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.04% | 97.14% | -0.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |