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

Dondanville, 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 Dondanville surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dondanville in America

Dondanville is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dondanville surname appeared 162 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 Dondanville.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dondanville 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 Dondanville

The surname DONDANVILLE is believed to have originated in the region of Normandy in northern France during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational surname, deriving from a specific place or township bearing a similar name. One possible source is the town of Danville, located in the department of Eure in the former province of Normandy.

The earliest known recorded instance of the name DONDANVILLE appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have accompanied the Norman invaders to England during the 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, spellings of the name varied widely, with examples such as Dondanville, Daunville, and Dawnville appearing in various historical documents and records. The presence of the prefix "Don" or "Daun" in some of these variants may indicate a connection to the French word for "lord" or "master," suggesting that the name could have been associated with a landowner or nobleman.

One notable individual bearing the DONDANVILLE surname was Sir John Dondanville, a Norman knight who fought alongside William the Conqueror during the Battle of Hastings in 1066. His descendants are believed to have settled in various parts of England, contributing to the spread of the name throughout the country.

Another historical figure was Robert DONDANVILLE, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Southampton during the 13th century. Records indicate that he played a significant role in the local economy and held various positions of authority within the town's governance.

In the 16th century, a family by the name of DONDANVILLE resided in the county of Wiltshire, England. One member, Sir Edward DONDANVILLE, was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I in recognition of his military service during the Anglo-Spanish War.

During the 17th century, a branch of the DONDANVILLE family settled in the American colonies, with records showing their presence in Virginia and Massachusetts. One notable individual was William DONDANVILLE, who served as a militia captain during the French and Indian War in the 1750s.

Another figure of historical significance was Elizabeth DONDANVILLE, a wealthy landowner and philanthropist who lived in the early 19th century. She was known for her generous contributions to various charitable causes, including the establishment of schools and hospitals in her local community.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dondanville

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

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

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