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

Donez, 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 Donez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Donez in America

Donez is the 60505th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Donez surname appeared 333 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 Donez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Donez 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 Donez

The surname "DONEZ" is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "don," which was a title of respect and honor given to men of noble birth or high social standing. The name was likely bestowed upon individuals who held positions of authority or were granted lands by the monarchy.

One of the earliest known references to the surname "DONEZ" can be found in the Libro de Repartimiento, a document dating back to the 13th century, which recorded the distribution of land and properties in the newly conquered territories of Andalusia and Murcia. This suggests that the name was already in use among the Spanish nobility during this time.

In the 14th century, the name "DONEZ" appeared in various historical records, such as the Padron de Hijosdalgo, which was a registry of noble families in the region of Castile. This further reinforces the association of the name with nobility and privileged social status.

One notable figure bearing the surname "DONEZ" was Pedro Fernandez Donez, a Spanish nobleman who lived in the late 14th century and served as a military commander during the Reconquista, the period of struggle between Christian and Moorish forces in the Iberian Peninsula. His valor and loyalty to the Crown earned him recognition and land grants.

Another prominent individual with the surname "DONEZ" was Juan Donez de Villanueva, a 15th-century scholar and diplomat who played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and fostering cultural exchange between Spain and other European nations.

In the 16th century, the surname "DONEZ" gained further prominence with the rise of the Spanish Empire. Among the notable figures of this era was Hernando Donez de Córdoba, a conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru alongside Francisco Pizarro. His exploits and contributions to the expansion of Spanish dominion in the Americas cemented his place in history.

As the centuries passed, the surname "DONEZ" continued to be carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, and politicians. One such figure was Miguel Donez y Velasco, a renowned painter from the 17th century whose works adorned the walls of many churches and palaces across Spain.

While the surname "DONEZ" has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and the Spanish diaspora. Today, it can be found in various Spanish-speaking countries, as well as in regions with historical ties to the Spanish Empire, such as parts of Latin America and the Philippines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Donez

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

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

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