Explore the Family Name Drones
The meaning of Drones
African American: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Drones in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Drones" has seen a significant increase over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 72,022 and by 2010, it had improved to 64,721, marking a positive change of 10.14%. In terms of count, there were 252 individuals with this surname in 2000, which grew to 307 by 2010, indicating an increase of 21.83%. The proportion per 100k people also saw growth from 0.09 to 0.1, showing an upward trend of 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #64,721 | 10.14% |
| Count | 252 | 307 | 21.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drones
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname "Drones" identified as Black, making up 91.67% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 88.93% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races increased from 3.97% to 4.23%, revealing a change of 6.55%. Interestingly, in 2010, a small percentage began identifying as White (3.26%) and Hispanic (2.61%), where there were no recorded instances in 2000. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 91.67% | 88.93% | -2.99% |
| Two or More Races | 3.97% | 4.23% | 6.55% |
| White | 0% | 3.26% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |