Explore the Family Name Donnellon
The meaning of Donnellon
Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Domhnalláin (see Donlon).
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How common is the last name Donnellon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Donnellon has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 72,717 in terms of its prevalence, with 249 individuals bearing it; this corresponds to a proportion of 0.09 per 100k. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 78,316, and the count of people with this surname had decreased slightly to 244, reflecting a 2.01% decrease and bringing the proportion down to 0.08 per 100k.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,717 | #78,316 | -7.7% |
| Count | 249 | 244 | -2.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Donnellon
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Donnellon has also seen some changes over the decade, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 97.19% of the individuals with the Donnellon surname identified as White. By 2010, this number had decreased to 91.80%, indicating a change of -5.55%. Additionally, in 2010, new instances of this surname appeared within the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic communities, representing 2.46% and 3.28% respectively. The data for other ethnicities such as Black, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 91.8% | -5.55% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.46% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |