Explore the Family Name Dronet
The meaning of Dronet
French (mainly Loire-Atlantique): from a diminutive of the personal name Dron, derived from the ancient Germanic name Drogo, a short form of compound names based on the element drog, presumably meaning ‘battle’ (see also Drew). Some characteristic forenames: French Alcee, Desire, Olympe.
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How common is the last name Dronet in the United States?
Data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the popularity of the surname "Dronet" increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 47,120th most common surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 45,189th spot, indicating a rise in popularity of 4.1%. The count of people with this last name also grew during this period, from 424 to 474, a growth rate of 11.79%. However, the proportion of individuals named Dronet per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,120 | #45,189 | 4.1% |
| Count | 424 | 474 | 11.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dronet
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Dronet" also evolved over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The overwhelming majority of individuals identified as White in both years, although there was a slight decrease from 96.93% in 2000 to 94.94% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, 2010 saw an emergence of diversity, with 1.27% identifying as belonging to two or more races, 2.32% identifying as Hispanic, and 1.05% identifying as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.93% | 94.94% | -2.05% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.32% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |