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

Donjuan, 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 Donjuan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Donjuan in America

Donjuan is the 23135th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Donjuan surname appeared 1,103 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 Donjuan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Donjuan 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 Donjuan

The surname DONJUAN is of Spanish origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Andalusia and Castile, where the name was closely associated with the legendary literary figure Don Juan.

The name DONJUAN is a combination of the Spanish honorific "Don" and the given name "Juan," which is derived from the Hebrew name "Yohanan," meaning "Graced by God." This combination was commonly used to address noblemen and gentlemen of high social status in Spanish society during the Renaissance period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DONJUAN can be found in the archives of the Spanish Inquisition, where a certain Pedro DONJUAN was mentioned as a witness in a trial held in Seville in 1572. This historical reference suggests that the name was already in use by the mid-16th century.

The literary character of Don Juan, popularized by the 17th-century Spanish playwright Tirso de Molina in his work "El Burlador de Sevilla y Convidado de Piedra," became a cultural icon and contributed significantly to the recognition of the surname. This fictional character, known for his seductive and promiscuous nature, was later adapted and reinterpreted by numerous writers and playwrights across Europe, further cementing the name's association with romantic exploits.

Notable individuals bearing the surname DONJUAN throughout history include:

1. Diego DONJUAN (1582-1647), a Spanish military officer who served in the Thirty Years' War and played a crucial role in the Battle of Nördlingen in 1634.

2. María DONJUAN (1695-1768), a Spanish nun and mystic who founded the Convent of the Immaculate Conception in Granada.

3. Gaspar DONJUAN (1721-1802), a Spanish painter and illustrator renowned for his religious works and portraits.

4. José DONJUAN (1856-1932), a Mexican politician and diplomat who served as the Foreign Minister of Mexico in the early 20th century.

5. Emilio DONJUAN (1901-1989), a Cuban-American author and playwright known for his works exploring the experiences of Cuban immigrants in the United States.

While the surname DONJUAN is predominantly associated with Spain and Spanish-speaking countries, it has also gained recognition in other parts of the world due to migration and cultural diffusion. The name continues to carry a distinctive allure, often evoking images of romance, charm, and adventure.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Donjuan

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

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

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