The Donald Family Name

Donald is a branch of the Donaldson name tree.

What does the surname Donald mean?

The family name meaning is “The son of Donald (dark or brown-haired stranger)”, the same as for Donaldson. The Census Bureau's 2010 surname file lists Donald with 12,367 bearers, at rank 2,899.

How is Donald related to Donaldson?

Before spelling was fixed, Donaldson was also written Donald. You may also find the name written Donalds.

Is there a Donald coat of arms?

A coat of arms belongs to a particular family line rather than to everyone named Donald, so the heraldry linked to Donaldson is a starting point, not an automatic right.

Get the complete Donald report, with a museum-style coat of arms.