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

Donnarumma, 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 Donnarumma surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Donnarumma in America

Donnarumma is the 78821st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Donnarumma surname appeared 242 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 Donnarumma.

We can also compare 2010 data for Donnarumma 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 Donnarumma

The surname DONNARUMMA is of Italian origin, originating from the southern regions of Italy, particularly Campania and Puglia. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century.

The name DONNARUMMA is a combination of two Italian words: "donna," meaning "woman," and "rumma," which is derived from the ancient Greek word "rhombus," meaning a type of spear or javelin. This suggests that the name may have originated as a nickname or surname for someone associated with a particular type of spear or weapon.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DONNARUMMA can be found in the municipal archives of Naples, dating back to the late 15th century. The document refers to a certain Gian Battista DONNARUMMA, who was a local nobleman and landowner in the region.

During the Renaissance period, the name DONNARUMMA gained prominence in the southern Italian city of Bari, where several notable individuals bearing this surname were recorded. Among them was Antonio DONNARUMMA (1520-1589), a renowned painter and sculptor who was commissioned by the local nobility and church to create various artworks.

In the 17th century, the DONNARUMMA family established themselves as prominent merchants and traders in the city of Naples. One notable figure from this era was Girolamo DONNARUMMA (1632-1701), a wealthy merchant who was known for his philanthropy and support of local churches and charitable institutions.

As the DONNARUMMA name spread throughout Italy, it also appeared in various forms and spellings, such as DONNAROMMA, DONNARUMA, and DONNAROMI, reflecting regional variations and dialectal influences.

In more recent history, the DONNARUMMA surname has been associated with several notable individuals, including:

1. Gianluigi DONNARUMMA (born 1999), an Italian professional footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Paris Saint-Germain and the Italian national team.

2. Antonio DONNARUMMA (1943-2021), an Italian film director and screenwriter known for his works in the poliziottesco and commedia all'italiana genres.

3. Maria DONNARUMMA (born 1957), an Italian actress and playwright who has appeared in numerous films and television shows.

4. Raffaele DONNARUMMA (1929-2014), an Italian classical scholar and academic who specialized in ancient Greek literature.

5. Giuseppe DONNARUMMA (1958-2018), an Italian politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing the region of Campania.

While the DONNARUMMA surname has its roots in southern Italy, it has since spread throughout the country and beyond, carried by generations of families and individuals who have contributed to various fields and professions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Donnarumma

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

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

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