Explore the Family Name Rardon
The meaning of Rardon
Irish: variant of Riordan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rardon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rardon experienced a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rardon was ranked as the 45,078th most popular surname, but by 2010, it dropped slightly to the 45,804th position, marking a 1.61% decrease. Despite this fall in rank, the total count of individuals with the Rardon surname increased from 448 in 2000 to 466 in 2010, indicating a growth of 4.02%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 5.88%, moving from 0.17 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,078 | #45,804 | -1.61% |
| Count | 448 | 466 | 4.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rardon
When considering ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes in the makeup of those bearing the Rardon surname between 2000 and 2010. The dominant ethnic identity remained White, which grew marginally from 94.42% to 95.06%. The proportion of Rardons identifying as having two or more races decreased substantially from 2.90% to 1.72%, marking a 40.69% decline. Meanwhile, the percentage of Rardons identifying as Hispanic also fell, from 2.01% to 1.72%, a drop of 14.43%. There were no Rardons who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.42% | 95.06% | 0.68% |
| Two or More Races | 2.9% | 1.72% | -40.69% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 1.72% | -14.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |