Explore the Family Name Romney
The meaning of Romney
English: habitational name from Romney (Kent), from an uncertain first element (perhaps an Old English personal name Rūmen) + Old English ēa ‘river, stream’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Romney in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Romney" has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 18,077 and by 2010, it had climbed up the ranks to 16,395, showing a growth of 9.3%. The count also increased from 1,422 in 2000 to 1,755 in 2010, representing a significant rise of 23.42%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also grew from 0.53 to 0.59, marking an increase of 11.32%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,077 | #16,395 | 9.3% |
| Count | 1,422 | 1,755 | 23.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.59 | 11.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Romney
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Romney", the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White, with the percentage slightly increasing from 80.94% in 2000 to 81.25% in 2010. The Hispanic representation had a notable increase of 44.64%, shifting from 4.57% in 2000 to 6.61% in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as Black saw a decrease, moving from 12.52% in 2000 down to 10.37% in 2010. The percentage of people claiming two or more races also declined by 33.55%, dropping from 1.55% to 1.03%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.94% | 81.25% | 0.38% |
| Black | 12.52% | 10.37% | -17.17% |
| Hispanic | 4.57% | 6.61% | 44.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 1.03% | -33.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |