Explore the Family Name Alon
The meaning of Alon
Jewish (Israeli): artificial name from Hebrew alon ‘oak tree’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Dov, Moshe, Shmuel, Zvi, Arie, Binyamin, Doron, Ehud, Eran, Gershon, Hagit. Spanish Arturo, Guillermo, Ivette, Virgilio.
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How common is the last name Alon in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Alon has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 50,903 and by 2010 it had risen in rank to 38,850, marking a significant change of 23.68 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 385 in 2000 to 568 in 2010, a percentage increase of 47.53. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people increased from 0.14 to 0.19, a rise of 35.71 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #38,850 | 23.68% |
| Count | 385 | 568 | 47.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.19 | 35.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alon
Ethnic identity data for the same period from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes. The percentage of Alon surname holders identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 17.36 percent, while those identifying as two or more races dropped by 26.22 percent. However, those identifying as White increased by 8.04 percent and those identifying as Hispanic rose by 14.61 percent. There was no change in the percentage of Alon surname holders identifying as Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native, with these categories remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.48% | 64.26% | 8.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 29.61% | 24.47% | -17.36% |
| Hispanic | 7.53% | 8.63% | 14.61% |
| Two or More Races | 2.86% | 2.11% | -26.22% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |