Explore the Family Name Donnan
The meaning of Donnan
Irish (County Down): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Donnáin ‘descendant of Donnán’, a diminutive of donn ‘brown-haired man’ or ‘chieftain’. This surname is often confused with Doonan.
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How common is the last name Donnan in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Donnan ranked 27,595th in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped slightly in rank to 28,131st in 2010, indicating a decrease of 1.94%. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname increased from 822 to 851 during the same timeframe, marking a growth of 3.53%. The proportion of people with the Donnan surname per 100,000 also saw a marginal decline of 3.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,595 | #28,131 | -1.94% |
| Count | 822 | 851 | 3.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.29 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Donnan
In terms of ethnic identity, data based on the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Donnan surname identify as White, although this percentage showed a minor decrease from 96.35% in 2000 to 94.24% in 2010. The Hispanic population within this surname group experienced the most significant growth, surging by 118.56% over the decade. Those identifying as Black or Two or more races also saw increases of 8.26% and 61.64% respectively. Meanwhile, no change was observed among those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.35% | 94.24% | -2.19% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 2.12% | 118.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 1.18% | 61.64% |
| Black | 1.09% | 1.18% | 8.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |