Explore the Family Name Rhoney
The meaning of Rhoney
Possibly an altered form of German Rhone (see Rohn).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rhoney in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rhoney has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rhoney ranked 35,003 in popularity with a total count of 610 individuals bearing the surname. By 2010, the surname had slipped to a ranking of 35,395 with an increased count of 636 individuals. Despite the increase in the count, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 4.35%, indicating that while more people bear the surname, its overall prevalence in the population has declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,003 | #35,395 | -1.12% |
| Count | 610 | 636 | 4.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rhoney
Ethnic identity associated with the surname Rhoney also shifted from 2000 to 2010, as evidenced by Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Rhoneys identifying as White decreased from 87.87% to 84.43%. Conversely, the percentage identifying as Black increased noticeably from 11.31% to 13.84%. There was no change in the percentage of Rhoneys who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic, with both remaining at 0%. Interestingly, the 2010 census introduced a category for those identifying with two or more races, which accounted for 1.26% of Rhoneys. Data related to American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed in the 2010 census for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.87% | 84.43% | -3.91% |
| Black | 11.31% | 13.84% | 22.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.82% | 0% | 0% |