Explore the Family Name Ransone
The meaning of Ransone
English (Lincolnshire): variant of Ransom. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Ransone in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ransone has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ransone ranked as the 56,392nd most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 67,126th spot, reflecting a decrease of 19.03%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 339 in 2000 to 294 in 2010, marking a drop of 13.27%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the surname Ransone per 100,000 population fell from 0.13 to 0.1, signifying a decrease of 23.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,392 | #67,126 | -19.03% |
| Count | 339 | 294 | -13.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ransone
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ransone, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, predominantly falls within the White category. In 2000, 93.22% of those with the surname identified as White, although this figure showed a slight decrease to 91.50% in 2010. The Black community with this surname showed an increase over the decade, rising from 6.19% in 2000 to 7.48% in 2010, marking a growth of 20.84%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.22% | 91.5% | -1.85% |
| Black | 6.19% | 7.48% | 20.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |