Explore the Family Name Lones
The meaning of Lones
English: variant of Lane.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lones in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Lones" has seen a decrease over the years. In 2000, the surname ranked 24,857 in popularity and was assigned to approximately 940 individuals, reflecting a proportion of 0.35 per 100k people. However, by 2010, the surname had dropped in rank to 27,452, with the count also decreasing to about 878 individuals, thereby bringing down the proportion per 100k to 0.3. This represents a change of -10.44 in rank and -6.6 in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,857 | #27,452 | -10.44% |
| Count | 940 | 878 | -6.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.3 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lones
The ethnic identity connected to the Lones surname has also experienced some fluctuations. The Decennial U.S. Census shows that in 2000, 83.4% of those with the name were White, 10.21% Black, 3.40% Hispanic, and 2.02% belonged to two or more races. By contrast, there were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent. Ten years later, in 2010, there were notable changes. The percentage of Whites decreased to 80.41%, while the percentage of Blacks also fell to 8.09%. However, there was an increase in Hispanics (6.26%) and those claiming two or more races (3.30%). Additionally, for the first time, small percentages of Asian/Pacific Islanders (0.91%) and American Indian and Alaskan Natives (1.03%) appeared in the distribution.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.4% | 80.41% | -3.59% |
| Black | 10.21% | 8.09% | -20.76% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 6.26% | 84.12% |
| Two or More Races | 2.02% | 3.3% | 63.37% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |