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Donaldson Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Donaldson

"A surname originating as a patronymic."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1964 👥 122 in US
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Meaning
A surname originating as a patronymic.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
122
Life Path
Number 8

📖 What Does Donaldson Mean?

Donaldson is a Scottish and Irish patronymic surname meaning "son of Donald". It is a simpler Anglicized variant for the name MacDonald. Notable people with the surname include:

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Donaldson is a Scottish and Irish patronymic surname meaning "son of Donald". It is a simpler Anglicized variant for the name MacDonald. Notable people with the surname include:…

Root Element
Donaldson
Core Meaning
"A surname originating as a patronymic."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Donaldson

D 4
O 6
N 5
A 1
L 3
D 4
S 1
O 6
N 5
SUM 8
8
Life Path
Power & Ambition
4
Soul Urge
Stability & Hard Work
22
Personality
Master Builder

Life Path 8 — Power & Ambition: Goal-driven, authoritative, and business-minded.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male100%
♀ Female0%

Based on 122 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 122
Peak year 1964 (8)
First recorded 1915
Last recorded 1998
Gender Predominantly Male
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Donaldson" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A surname originating as a patronymic.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~122 people named Donaldson in the US. Peaked in 1964 with 8 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Donaldson?

The Life Path number for Donaldson is 8, associated with Power & Ambition. Soul Urge: 4. Personality: 22.

Is Donaldson a boy or girl name?

Donaldson is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Donaldson in the US?

Approximately 122 people in the United States are named Donaldson. The name peaked in 1964 with 8 recorded uses.

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