Explore the Family Name Donlin
The meaning of Donlin
Irish: variant of Donlon. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Clancy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Donlin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Donlin saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 23,104th, but by 2010, it had slipped to 26,042th, representing a drop of 12.72%. The number of people bearing the surname also declined during this period, with the count falling from 1,032 to 941, a decrease of 8.82%. Similarly, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 individuals fell by 15.79% from 0.38 to 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,104 | #26,042 | -12.72% |
| Count | 1,032 | 941 | -8.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.32 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Donlin
The ethnicity breakdown of the surname Donlin also changed from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 25.35%, while those identifying as two or more ethnicities slightly increased by 4.72%. The majority of individuals with the Donlin surname identified as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 92.83% to 92.35%. There was an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic from 2.33% to 3.08%. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, however by 2010, 0.53% identified as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.83% | 92.35% | -0.52% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 3.08% | 32.19% |
| Two or More Races | 2.33% | 2.44% | 4.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.13% | 1.59% | -25.35% |
| Black | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |