Explore the Family Name Ransome
The meaning of Ransome
English (Norfolk or Suffolk): variant of Ransom.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ransome in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Ransome" has seen a slight dip in rank from 16735 in 2000 to 17005 in 2010, which is a decrease of approximately 1.61%. However, the overall count of individuals bearing this surname has risen over the decade by about 6.23%, growing from 1573 to 1671. Moreover, the proportion per 100,000 people remained relatively stable, with a minor decline of 1.72%, standing at 0.57 in 2010 down from 0.58 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,735 | #17,005 | -1.61% |
| Count | 1,573 | 1,671 | 6.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.57 | -1.72% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ransome
On examining the ethnicity aspect of the surname "Ransome" based on Decennial U.S. Census data, it's evident that the ethnic identities associated with this name are diverse. While the predominant ethnic identity is Black, experiencing a slight increase from 59.57% in 2000 to 61.04% in 2010, there was also a notable growth in those identifying with two or more races, rising by 40.84%. The White demographic saw a slight decrease of 8.70%, and the Hispanic demographic emerged in 2010 at 1.80%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also emerged in 2010 at 0.36%. Meanwhile, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group remained largely unchanged, seeing a minimal decrease of 0.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 59.57% | 61.04% | 2.47% |
| White | 35.98% | 32.85% | -8.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 2.69% | 40.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.27% | 1.26% | -0.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.36% | 0% |