About Donjon
The surname Donjon is of French origin and is derived from the word "donjon," which refers to a fortified tower or keep in a medieval castle. As a surname, Donjon likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked in a donjon or as an occupational name for someone who was responsible for the maintenance or defense of a donjon. It may also have been used as a nickname for someone who possessed qualities associated with a donjon, such as strength or resilience.
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The surname Donjon is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Donjon 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 Donjon is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Donjon in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Donjon using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.