Explore the Family Name Ondo
The meaning of Ondo
1. Basque: topographic name from ondo ‘deep valley, ravine, gully’. 2. Hungarian (Ondó): from a pet form of the old personal name Ond.
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How common is the last name Ondo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ondo has slightly shifted in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 32,782 in terms of commonality and rose to a rank of 33,530 by 2010, indicating a minor decrease in popularity of about 2.28%. The number of people with the Ondo surname increased during this decade from 660 to 680, a growth rate of around 3.03%. However, when we look at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decrease from 0.24 to 0.23, or -4.17%, reflecting the relative popularity among the expanding U.S. population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,782 | #33,530 | -2.28% |
| Count | 660 | 680 | 3.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ondo
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some noticeable shifts for those carrying the Ondo surname. Those identifying as White formed the largest portion, although it slightly decreased from 90.91% in 2000 to 86.47% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw an increase in their representation, moving from 3.79% to 5.29% over the decade. There was also a significant jump amongst individuals identifying as Black, from 1.52% in 2000 to 3.82% in 2010, which is more than a hundred percent increase. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races dropped from 2.58% to 2.35%. No changes were recorded for the categories Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native; they remained at 0% in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.91% | 86.47% | -4.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.79% | 5.29% | 39.58% |
| Black | 1.52% | 3.82% | 151.32% |
| Two or More Races | 2.58% | 2.35% | -8.91% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |