Explore the Family Name Rion
The meaning of Rion
French: habitational name from (Le) Rion, the name of several places in various parts of France.
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How common is the last name Rion in the United States?
The surname Rion saw a slight decrease in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010 based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, Rion ranked 33,653 in popularity but dropped slightly to 33,810 by 2010, representing a 0.47% change. The number of people with the surname Rion increased from 639 in 2000 to 673 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 5.32%. However, when it comes to the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a minor decrease of 4.17%, moving from 0.24 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,653 | #33,810 | -0.47% |
| Count | 639 | 673 | 5.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rion
Based on the ethnic identity distribution from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Rion identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, making up 93.74% and 93.31% of the population respectively. There was a slight decrease of 0.46% over this period. Hispanic representation among those with the surname Rion increased from 2.66% in 2000 to 3.27% in 2010, growing by 22.93%. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander were reported in 2000 at 1.10% but no such data was available for 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races more than doubled from 1.10% to 2.23%. No data was reported for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.74% | 93.31% | -0.46% |
| Hispanic | 2.66% | 3.27% | 22.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 2.23% | 102.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |