Explore the Family Name Ringo
The meaning of Ringo
Altered form of Ringolt (see Ringold).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ringo in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ringo has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 12,032nd in terms of popularity and saw a small jump to rank 12,025th by 2010, reflecting a 0.06% change in its ranking. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 2,382 in 2000 to 2,596 in 2010, marking an 8.98% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.88.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,032 | #12,025 | 0.06% |
| Count | 2,382 | 2,596 | 8.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ringo
In terms of ethnic identity, there have been noticeable shifts among those bearing the surname Ringo between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as White declined slightly from 64.99% to 61.90%, while the Hispanic representation nearly doubled, growing from 1.93% to 3.81%. Those identifying as Black saw a minor decrease, moving from 30.65% down to 30.43%. Interestingly, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, these groups represented 1.54% and 0.50% respectively. Additionally, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races increased by almost 20%, going from 1.51% in 2000 to 1.81% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.99% | 61.9% | -4.75% |
| Black | 30.65% | 30.43% | -0.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 3.81% | 97.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 1.81% | 19.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.5% | 0% |