Explore the Family Name Donnelley
The meaning of Donnelley
Irish: variant of Donnelly.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Donnelley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Donnelley has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 72,022 in 2000, it had risen to 65,424 by 2010, indicating a growth trend of 9.16 percent. In terms of actual count, there were 252 individuals with the Donnelley surname in 2000, which increased to 303 in 2010 showing a 20.24 percent surge. The proportion of this surname per 100k people also grew from 0.09 to 0.1, marking an 11.11 percent rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #65,424 | 9.16% |
| Count | 252 | 303 | 20.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Donnelley
The ethnicity associated with the Donnelley surname has also shifted somewhat according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those identifying as White increased from 88.10 percent in 2000 to 92.74 percent in 2010, indicating a 5.27 percent rise. However, Black identification decreased significantly from 6.35 percent in 2000 to 3.30 percent in 2010, a downfall of 48.03 percent. There was no change in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, remaining steady at 1.98 percent. The census data reported no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both census years. Individuals identifying with two or more races were present in 2000 but not recorded in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.1% | 92.74% | 5.27% |
| Black | 6.35% | 3.3% | -48.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.38% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |