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

Donis, 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 Donis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Donis in America

Donis is the 11026th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Donis surname appeared 2,884 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Donis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Donis 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 Donis

The surname DONIS has its origins in the Latin name Donatus, which means "given" or "granted." It is believed to have first emerged in the 12th century in the region of Tuscany, Italy. The name likely originated as a nickname or a baptismal name given to children who were considered a gift from God.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DONIS can be found in the Florentine records of the 13th century, where a certain Donato di Piero DONIS is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by that time.

In the 14th century, the name DONIS gained prominence with the birth of Battista DONIS (1350-1427), a Florentine merchant and banker. He was a prominent figure in the city's economic and political spheres, and his descendants continued to be influential in the following centuries.

The name DONIS spread beyond Italy in the 16th century, with the migration of Italian families to other parts of Europe. In Spain, for instance, the name was adopted as Donis, and it is recorded that a certain Juan Donis was a member of the Spanish Inquisition in the late 16th century.

Another notable figure with the surname DONIS was Girolamo DONIS (1570-1642), an Italian painter and architect who worked in Rome and Naples. His works can be found in various churches and palaces throughout Italy.

In the 17th century, the name DONIS appeared in the English records, possibly brought over by Italian immigrants. One example is that of John DONIS (1625-1697), an English writer and translator who published works on various subjects, including philosophy and theology.

A prominent figure in the 18th century was Carlo DONIS (1718-1785), an Italian mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and was a member of the prestigious Accademia delle Scienze di Torino.

In the 19th century, the name DONIS continued to be associated with notable individuals, such as Alessandro DONIS (1820-1892), an Italian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Senate.

Throughout its history, the surname DONIS has maintained its Italian roots and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, artists, scholars, and politicians.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Donis

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

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

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