Explore the Family Name Ramones
The meaning of Ramones
Hispanic (mainly Philippines and Venezuela): from the plural form of the personal name Ramón (see Ramon).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ramones in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ramones has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the ranking was at 36,531 while in 2010 it had risen to 30,339, which is a positive change of 16.95%. Additionally, the count of individuals with the surname also saw an increase of 33.39%, from 578 individuals in 2000 to 771 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also increased by 23.81% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,531 | #30,339 | 16.95% |
| Count | 578 | 771 | 33.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.26 | 23.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ramones
The ethnic identity associated with the Ramones surname also shifted slightly according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of those bearing this surname identified as either Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic. However, there was a slight decrease of 4.35% in the Asian/Pacific Islander category and a minimal increase of 0.36% in the Hispanic category from 2000 to 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising by 33.40%. The percentage of individuals identifying as white with the surname Ramones also increased by 15.29%. Meanwhile, no individuals with the surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 48.27% | 46.17% | -4.35% |
| Hispanic | 41.87% | 42.02% | 0.36% |
| Two or More Races | 4.67% | 6.23% | 33.4% |
| White | 4.84% | 5.58% | 15.29% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |