Explore the Family Name Lonas
The meaning of Lonas
Americanized form of German Lohnes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lonas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lonas has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lonas was ranked 39,678th in popularity and increased to 36,900th by 2010, showing a 7 percent rise. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 521 to 605 during this period, marking a substantial increment of 16.12 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Lonas per 100,000 also increased by 10.53 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,678 | #36,900 | 7% |
| Count | 521 | 605 | 16.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.21 | 10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lonas
Regarding ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some changes in the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Lonas from 2000 to 2010. There was a notable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races (from 1.15 percent to 1.49 percent) and as Black (from 4.03 percent to 4.79 percent). Meanwhile, the proportion of Hispanic individuals decreased sharply, from 4.80 percent to 3.64 percent. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, holding steady at around 89 percent in both years. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.64% | 89.26% | -0.42% |
| Black | 4.03% | 4.79% | 18.86% |
| Hispanic | 4.8% | 3.64% | -24.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.49% | 29.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |