Explore the Family Name Ironcloud
The meaning of Ironcloud
Native American (also Iron Cloud): translation into English of a personal name such as Lakota Sioux Mahpiya Maza, composed of mahpiya ‘cloud’ and maza ‘metal’. See also Cloud 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ironcloud in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ironcloud has increased in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 105374, and by 2010 it had climbed to 91221, marking a 13.43% change in its ranking. The count of individuals with the Ironcloud surname also saw a significant increase from 157 people in 2000 to 202 in 2010, a positive growth of 28.66%. The proportion per 100,000 people also rose marginally from 0.06 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #105,374 | #91,221 | 13.43% |
| Count | 157 | 202 | 28.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.07 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ironcloud
The ethnic identity associated with the Ironcloud surname has seen some changes as well. Per Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native, though this percentage did decrease slightly from 90.45% in 2000 to 88.61% in 2010. The percentage identifying as White increased significantly, from 3.18% in 2000 to 4.46% in 2010. A new entry in 2010 was the Hispanic category, accounting for 2.48% of those with the surname. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or those identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 90.45% | 88.61% | -2.03% |
| Two or More Races | 4.46% | 4.46% | 0% |
| White | 3.18% | 4.46% | 40.25% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |