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

Donerson, 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 Donerson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Donerson in America

Donerson is the 82613th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Donerson surname appeared 228 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 Donerson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Donerson 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 Donerson

The surname Donerson is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is likely derived from the Old English words "dun" and "ersc," meaning "hill" and "a man from," respectively. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived on or near a hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Donerson can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Dunresun." This entry indicates that the name was already in use by the late 11th century in certain parts of England.

During the 13th century, variations of the name, such as "Dunerson" and "Donreson," began to appear in various historical documents and records, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. These regions were likely the original areas where the name was most prevalent.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named John Donerson (c. 1325 - 1392) was mentioned in several church records in the village of Appleton, Berkshire. He was a prominent landowner and is thought to have been one of the first individuals to use the modern spelling of the surname.

Another early bearer of the name was William Donerson (c. 1440 - 1502), a merchant from the city of York who was involved in the wool trade. Records indicate that he had dealings with merchants from the Netherlands and Flanders, suggesting that the name may have spread beyond England during this period.

During the 16th century, the surname Donerson continued to be found in various parts of England, with several individuals bearing the name appearing in parish registers and tax records. One notable example is Thomas Donerson (c. 1550 - 1618), a farmer from the village of Buckland, Hertfordshire, who is mentioned in a land survey from 1598.

In the 17th century, the name Donerson was also recorded in the American colonies, with one of the earliest examples being John Donerson (c. 1620 - 1678), a settler who arrived in Virginia from England in the 1640s. He is mentioned in various colonial records and is known to have owned land in the area now known as Henrico County.

Throughout the following centuries, the surname Donerson has remained relatively uncommon, but it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, tradesmen, and professionals. While the name has likely evolved and adapted over time, its origins can be traced back to the hills and villages of medieval England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Donerson

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

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

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