DONGES
Donges
Donges is a surname of German origin, though it is not a common surname in the United Kingdom. The name is said to have originated in the Bavarian region of Germany. It is believed to be a habitational name derived from the village of Donges, which is located near the town of Aschaffenburg in Bavaria.
The earliest known records of the Donges surname date back to the 15th century in the region of Bavaria. Over time, individuals with the surname Donges emigrated to different parts of the world, including the United Kingdom, where the name may have been anglicised or retained its original form.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Donges include German chemist Carl Remigius Fresenius von Donges and American lawyer and politician Henry L. Donges.
Though not a prominent surname in British history, the Donges name may have a rich heritage and family history for those who bear it.
There are approximately 32 people named Donges in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Donges.