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

Donakowski, 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 Donakowski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Donakowski in America

Donakowski is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Donakowski surname appeared 140 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 Donakowski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Donakowski 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 Donakowski

The surname Donakowski originates from Poland, with its roots dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to be a variant of the Polish name Donakow, which was derived from the medieval Polish word "donak," meaning a type of small hunting sword or dagger. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in military or martial pursuits.

The name's earliest known appearance can be traced to the records of a small village in the Mazovian region of central Poland, where a family bearing the name Donakow resided in the late 1400s. Over time, the spelling evolved to Donakowski, likely influenced by the Polish suffix "-owski," which was commonly used to denote a person's place of origin or association with a particular location.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Donakowski was Jan Donakowski, a skilled blacksmith who lived in the town of Radom in the early 16th century. His work in forging weapons and tools earned him a reputation among the local nobility, and his name can be found in several historical records from that period.

In the 17th century, the name Donakowski gained prominence when Marcin Donakowski, a respected scholar and professor at the University of Krakow, published a notable work on the history and culture of the Polish people. His writings were widely circulated and helped to preserve important aspects of Poland's heritage during a turbulent period in the country's history.

Another notable figure was Katarzyna Donakowska, a influential businesswoman and landowner who lived in the late 18th century. She was known for her astute management of her family's estates and her philanthropic efforts, which included supporting local schools and hospitals in the region of Podlasie.

During the 19th century, the Donakowski name gained recognition through the achievements of Józef Donakowski, a celebrated painter and artist who specialized in portraiture and landscape paintings. His works were widely admired and can be found in several prestigious art collections throughout Europe.

In the early 20th century, Wladyslaw Donakowski made significant contributions to the field of engineering, playing a pivotal role in the design and construction of several notable bridges and infrastructure projects in Warsaw and other major cities in Poland.

While the name Donakowski is predominantly associated with Poland, it has also been found in various regions of Eastern Europe, likely due to migration and the dispersal of families over the centuries. However, its origins and deep roots remain firmly grounded in the rich cultural heritage of Poland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Donakowski

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

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 Donakowski 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 Donakowski 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 Donakowski was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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