Donald Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Donald Name Meaning: This name is reduced from McDonald.Patronymic from the personal name 'Domhnall',composed of the celtic elements 'Domno' world + 'Val' rule.

The above may indicate someone in charge or of higher power 'a ruler'. The surname is of Gaelic (scottish) origin.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Donald Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Donald family

Profession Census Frequency
Living On Own Means 62
General Labourer 50
Dress Maker 25
General Servant Domestic 25
Coal Miner Hewer 22
Domestic Servant 21
Cook Domestic 20
Dock Labourer 18
Laundress Wash 15
Labourer 14
Housemaid Domestic 13
Tailor 12
Coal Miner 12
Engine Fitter 11
House Maid Domestic 11
House Keeper 10
Stone Mason 10
Laundress 9
Scholar 9
Dressmaker 8
Porter 8
Servant Domestic 8
School 8
Commercial Clerk 7
Cotton Weaver 7

Donald Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Donald 100% 21,568
2 Odonald 86% 236
3 Donnald 86% 232
4 Donold 83% 207

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The surname Donald is the most popular version of all its varients

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