Find out how popular the last name Donado is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Donado.

Donado, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Donado surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Donado in America

Donado is the 36585th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Donado surname appeared 611 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Donado.

We can also compare 2010 data for Donado to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Donado

The surname Donado has its origins in Spain and Portugal, tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "donatus," meaning "given" or "donated." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who received land or property as a gift or donation.

In Spain, the name Donado can be found in historical records from regions such as Andalusia, Extremadura, and Castile. It is also closely related to the Spanish surname Donado, which shares a similar etymology. In Portugal, the name was prevalent in areas like Alentejo and the Algarve.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Donado appears in a manuscript from the Monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos, dated around 1260. This document mentions a certain "Fray Donado," a monk residing in the monastery at that time.

Another notable historical figure bearing the surname Donado was Rodrigo Donado, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. Rodrigo Donado played a significant role in the exploration and settlement of the Caribbean islands.

In the 16th century, Pedro Donado was a prominent Spanish architect and sculptor who contributed to the construction of several notable buildings in Seville, including the renowned Cathedral of Seville. His birth and death dates are unknown, but his works have stood the test of time.

Moving into the 17th century, Francisco Donado y Quevedo (1580-1645) was a renowned Spanish writer and poet, renowned for his satirical works and his criticism of societal norms during the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

Lastly, in the 19th century, José Donado y Campos (1824-1890) was a Mexican military officer and politician who played a crucial role in the defense of Puebla during the French intervention in Mexico.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname Donado, which has its roots in the Iberian Peninsula and was likely bestowed upon those who received land or property as a gift or donation in the Middle Ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Donado

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Donado.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Donado was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Donado has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Donado was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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