Explore the Family Name Donohoo
The meaning of Donohoo
Irish: variant of Donahue. This form is rare in Britain and Ireland. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Donovan, Sean Michael.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Donohoo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Donohoo slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 32,026th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 32,632nd position, marking a decline of 1.89%. However, the number of individuals with the Donohoo surname increased from 680 in 2000 to 704 in 2010, which is a growth of 3.53%. This increase happened despite the proportion per 100,000 residents decreasing by 4% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,026 | #32,632 | -1.89% |
| Count | 680 | 704 | 3.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Donohoo
The Decennial U.S. Census also offers insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Donohoo surname. The vast majority of individuals with the Donohoo surname identified as White, although this proportion declined from 92.06% in 2000 to 87.78% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 5.44% to 5.26%. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities significantly increased from 0.88% in 2000 to 4.12% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic also saw considerable growth, increasing from 0.74% in 2000 to 1.85% in 2010. No individuals with the Donohoo surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.06% | 87.78% | -4.65% |
| Black | 5.44% | 5.26% | -3.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 4.12% | 368.18% |
| Hispanic | 0.74% | 1.85% | 150% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |