Donaldson.
A surname originating as a patronymic.
Meaning & usage
A surname originating as a patronymic.
A number of places in the United States: A town in Hot Spring County, Arkansas.
A number of places in the United States: A census-designated place in West Township, Marshall County, Indiana.
A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Trigg County, Kentucky.
A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Bruce Township, Chippewa County, Michigan.
A number of places in the United States: A minor city in Kittson County, Minnesota.
A number of places in the United States: A census-designated place in Frailey Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Hampshire County, West Virginia.
A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Webster County, West Virginia.
Where this word comes from
From Donald + -son.
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