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
School 252
Private Means 32
At Home 17
Labourer 15
None 14
Coal Miner Hewer 13
Farm Labourer 12
General Labourer 11
General Servant (domestic) 11
No Occupation 11
Dressmaker 10
School Boy 9
Shop Assistant 9
Domestic Servant 8
Clerk 7
Engine Fitter 7
School Girl 7
Housemaid 6
Grocer 6
Housekeeper 6
Farmer 6
Dock Labourer 5
Student 5
Baker 5
Farm Servant 5

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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