About Donner
The surname Donner is of German origin and is derived from the word "donner," which means "thunder" in German. It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a loud or thunderous voice or personality. The name may have also been given to someone who worked as a blacksmith or a metalworker, as the sound of hammering metal can be reminiscent of thunder. Overall, the surname Donner is associated with strength, power, and a commanding presence.
Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.
Save 15%-60% this holiday season
The surname Donner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Donner 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 Donner is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Donner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Donner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.