Explore the Family Name Donlevy
The meaning of Donlevy
Irish and Scottish: variant of Dunleavy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Donlevy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Donlevy has seen a slight increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 71,372nd most popular surname in 2000, it rose to the 69,579th spot by 2010, marking a 2.51% increase. The count of people bearing this surname also grew from 255 to 282, a rise of approximately 10.59%. This data reflects a slightly increased proportion per 100,000 people, moving from 0.09 to 0.1, indicating an 11.11% change over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #69,579 | 2.51% |
| Count | 255 | 282 | 10.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Donlevy
When it comes to ethnic identity, the majority of people with the surname Donlevy identify as White, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 94.12% identified as White, which decreased slightly to 92.55% in 2010 – a change of -1.67%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a decline from 4.31% in 2000 to 3.90% in 2010, a decrease of 9.51%. No change was reported for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the 2010 data either suppressed or showing no occurrence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.12% | 92.55% | -1.67% |
| Hispanic | 4.31% | 3.9% | -9.51% |
| 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% |