Doner

Doner Meaning & Origin

About Doner
The surname Doner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "doner," meaning "donor" or "benefactor." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who was involved in charitable or philanthropic activities. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their generosity or who held positions of authority in charitable organizations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Doner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Doner: 2,018
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,724
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.68

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Doner based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Doner is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AO1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɔnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Doner in Braille

Here's how to represent Doner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Doner in braille

How to sign the name Doner using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Doner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Doner in sign language

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