Explore the Family Name Ransford
The meaning of Ransford
English: 1. habitational name, perhaps from Ramsfold Farm in Lurgashall, Sussex, recorded as Ram(m)esfolde in the 13th and 14th centuries. The placename derives from Old English ramm ‘ram’ (genitive rammes) + fald, falod ‘fold, enclosure’. 2. variant of Rainsford; see Rainford.
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How common is the last name Ransford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ransford has experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ransford ranked 32,460 in terms of popularity, but this number dropped to 33,121 by 2010, marking a decrease of 2.04%. However, the count of individuals with this surname rose from 668 in 2000 to 691 in 2010, an increase of 3.44%. There was a minor decrease in the proportion per 100k people, from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 8%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,460 | #33,121 | -2.04% |
| Count | 668 | 691 | 3.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ransford
Looking at the ethnicity distribution for the surname Ransford, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed that the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, even though there was a slight decrease of 1.30% from 92.66% in 2000 to 91.46% in 2010. The percentage of individuals who identified as Black also decreased from 5.24% in 2000 to 4.49% in 2010. Interestingly, the census reported no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities reduced by 31.43%, while the presence of Hispanic identity within the Ransford surname holders rose from 0% in 2000 to 2.03% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.66% | 91.46% | -1.3% |
| Black | 5.24% | 4.49% | -14.31% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 0.72% | -31.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |