Donaldson Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

Donaldson is how some branches of the McDonald family came to write their name.

What is the meaning of Donaldson?

Name scholars give the meaning as “Son of Domhnall ("world ruler")”.

How is Donaldson related to McDonald?

Donaldson is listed among the recognised spellings of McDonald. You may also find the name written Macdonald and MacDonald.

Does every Donaldson family have a crest?

Arms linked to McDonald and its spellings were granted to individual families; our heraldry team traces which line they belonged to.

For the full story, order the Donaldson surname pack.