Explore the Family Name Lonie
The meaning of Lonie
Scottish: shortened form of Auchterlonie, from the place now called Wester Lownie in Angus. The placename is from Gaelic uachdar ‘upland, high land’ + an uncertain second element.
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How common is the last name Lonie in the United States?
In terms of popularity, the surname "Lonie" has seen some growth according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Lonie was ranked 66,476th most common in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to 64,721st - an increase of 2.64 percent. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased, from 278 in 2000 to 307 in 2010, signifying a growth of approximately 10.43 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #64,721 | 2.64% |
| Count | 278 | 307 | 10.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lonie
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Lonie" has diversified over time. In 2000, 75.54 percent of Lonies identified as White and 21.22 percent identified as Black. By 2010, while these two groups still made up the majority, their proportions had shifted to 68.73 percent and 23.78 percent respectively. Additionally, new groups emerged within this decade: 3.58 percent identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.95 percent identified as Hispanic. There were no changes for those identifying as American Indian and Alaska Native or those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.54% | 68.73% | -9.02% |
| Black | 21.22% | 23.78% | 12.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.58% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.95% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |