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

Donoho, 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 Donoho surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Donoho in America

Donoho is the 14084th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Donoho surname appeared 2,135 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 Donoho.

We can also compare 2010 data for Donoho 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 Donoho

The surname Donoho has its origins in Ireland, tracing back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Irish Gaelic phrase "O'Donnchadha," which means "descendant of Donnchadh." Donnchadh was a personal name that translates to "brown warrior" or "dark fighter."

In its earliest recorded instances, the name appeared as O'Donnchadha or O'Donochoe. Over time, it evolved into various anglicized versions, including Donoho, Donohoe, Donohue, and Donohoo. These variations emerged as Irish families adapted their names to English pronunciation and spelling conventions.

The Donoho surname has historical references in various Irish records and manuscripts. One notable mention is found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled in the 17th century. The annals mention several individuals with the surname, including Donnchadh O'Donnchadha, who was a prominent bard and poet in the 14th century.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Donoho surname was Donnchad O'Donnchadha, born around 1550 in County Cork, Ireland. He was a member of the influential O'Donnchadha clan, which held significant influence in the region.

In the 18th century, the Donoho surname gained prominence with the birth of Patrick Donoho (1720-1790), a notable Irish landowner and farmer from County Tipperary. His descendants played a role in the Irish Rebellion of 1798, fighting against British rule.

Another notable figure was John Donoho (1784-1858), an Irish-American politician and lawyer. He served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives and was instrumental in the establishment of several educational institutions in the state.

In the 19th century, the surname gained recognition in the literary world with the birth of Thomas Donoho (1825-1892), an Irish-American writer and journalist. He published several works, including a collection of poems and a novel depicting life in rural Ireland.

One of the most famous individuals with the Donoho surname was Mary Donoho (1880-1962), an American philanthropist and social activist. She dedicated her life to improving the lives of underprivileged children and founded the Donoho School in Alabama, which still operates today.

While the Donoho surname has its roots in Ireland, it has spread across the globe, with descendants found in various countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Donoho

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

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

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