Explore the Family Name Lonn
The meaning of Lonn
Swedish (Lönn): ornamental or topographic name from lönn ‘maple tree’, or a habitational name from a placename containing this word, such as Lönneberga.
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How common is the last name Lonn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lonn saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lonn was ranked as the 73,931st most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 82,613th position, indicating an 11.74% decline. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 244 to 228, a decrease of 6.56%. However, it's important to note that the proportion of people with the surname Lonn per 100,000 residents only decreased marginally from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #82,613 | -11.74% |
| Count | 244 | 228 | -6.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lonn
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lonn, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this name identify as White, though that percentage decreased slightly from 89.34% to 85.96%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identified as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 7.38% to 7.89%. An interesting development is the emergence of a Hispanic demographic within the Lonn surname bearers, which was non-existent in 2000 but accounted for 2.63% in 2010. There were no changes in the percentages of those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.34% | 85.96% | -3.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.38% | 7.89% | 6.91% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.63% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.46% | 2.19% | -10.98% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |