2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Domnitz
A German surname referring to someone from Domnitz.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Domnitz. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Domnitz surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Domnitz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Domnitz, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Domnitz
The surname Domnitz is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the late Middle Ages, around the 14th or 15th century. The name is believed to be derived from the German word "Dorf," which means "village," combined with the suffix "-nitz," indicating a locational name. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname likely hailed from a village or settlement bearing a similar name, possibly located in modern-day Germany or neighboring regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Domnitz surname dates back to 1487, when a certain Hanns Domnitz was mentioned in historical records from the town of Nuremberg, located in the Bavarian region of Germany. This entry provides evidence of the surname's existence during the late medieval period and its potential connection to this particular area.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Domnitz name appears to have spread across various regions of Germany, with several notable individuals bearing this surname emerging in historical records. One such figure was Johannes Domnitz, a prominent theologian and reformer who lived from 1556 to 1624 and played a significant role in the early phases of the Protestant Reformation.
In the 18th century, a branch of the Domnitz family seemed to have established itself in the region of Silesia, which was then part of the Kingdom of Prussia. Here, the name appeared in various parish records and local documents, suggesting a continued presence and lineage in this area.
One of the most notable figures with the Domnitz surname was Johann Georg Domnitz, a German composer and organist who lived from 1677 to 1744. He gained recognition for his contributions to the development of the organ concerto genre and his compositions for various liturgical occasions.
Another individual of note was Ernst Domnitz, a German jurist and legal scholar who lived from 1820 to 1891. He made significant contributions to the field of civil law and played a crucial role in the codification of German law during the 19th century.
Throughout its history, the Domnitz surname has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations across Germany and neighboring regions. For instance, the village of Domnitz in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, may have been one of the original places from which the surname derived its name.
While the surname Domnitz has a rich history spanning several centuries, it is important to note that this account focuses primarily on the earlier periods, as more recent census data and modern records may not provide as accurate or comprehensive information as older historical sources.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Domnitz
Among Census respondents with the surname Domnitz, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Domnitz bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Domnitz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.3% · 98
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Domnitz
Domnitz appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+8 bearers (+7.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,373 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-9 bearers (-7.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,769 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.5%) | Down 1,373 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.9%) | Down 7,769 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Domnitz surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #145,220 | #152,989 | -5.3% |
| Count | 114 | 105 | -7.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Domnitz bearers went from 114 to 105 (-7.9% change). The surname moved down 7,769 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #152,989.
FAQ
Domnitz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Domnitz?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Domnitz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Domnitz?
Domnitz ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 105 people with the surname Domnitz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Domnitz.
Has Domnitz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Domnitz went from 114 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 9 (-7.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Domnitz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Domnitz, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Domnitz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.3% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Domnitz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.3%), Two or More Races (2.9%), Hispanic (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Domnitz (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Domnitz mean?
A German surname referring to someone from Domnitz. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Domnitz (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Domnitz?
See how many Americans have the surname Domnitz on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.