Explore the Family Name Ramone
The meaning of Ramone
1. French: from the feminine form of Ramon and, in North America, possibly also an altered form of this (compare 2 below). 2. Native American (Navajo): adoption of the altered form of the Spanish personal name Ramón (see Ramon) as a surname.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ramone in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ramone saw a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ramone was ranked as the 49,159th most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010, it had climbed to the 48,160th spot, marking a 2.03% increase. The total count of people bearing this surname also grew during this period from 402 to 439, a rise of 9.2%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,159 | #48,160 | 2.03% |
| Count | 402 | 439 | 9.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ramone
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ramone, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identified as White and Hispanic with the Ramone surname increased by 1.42% and 21.48% respectively. There was also an 8.23% increase among those identified as Black. Interestingly, there was no change in the Asian/Pacific Islander or Two or more races categories. The largest shift occurred in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, where the percentage decreased from 64.93% in 2000 to 59.00% in 2010, a decline of 9.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 64.93% | 59% | -9.13% |
| White | 16.17% | 16.4% | 1.42% |
| Hispanic | 12.94% | 15.72% | 21.48% |
| Black | 5.47% | 5.92% | 8.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |