Explore the Family Name Dronen
The meaning of Dronen
Scottish: variant of Dronan, a habitational name from a place called The Dronnan in Kirkcudbrightshire.
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How common is the last name Dronen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dronen saw a slight decrease in ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 59611 to 60045, indicating a small drop in overall popularity. Despite this, the overall count of individuals with the surname increased by nearly 6% during the same ten-year period, from 317 to 336. However, the proportion per 100k people did see an approximate 8% reduction, further indicating a relative decline in the popularity of the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #60,045 | -0.73% |
| Count | 317 | 336 | 5.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dronen
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the surname Dronen are predominantly of White ethnic identity. From 2000 to 2010, there was a marginal increase of about 3% in the White population bearing this surname, growing from 94.32% to 97.02%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained at a constant 0 across both years. Interestingly, those identifying as two or more races with this surname were only recorded in 2000 at 2.84%, but disappeared by 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname slightly decreased by about 6%, going from 1.58% in 2000 to 1.49% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.32% | 97.02% | 2.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 1.49% | -5.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.84% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |