Explore the Family Name Ronayne
The meaning of Ronayne
Irish (Waterford and Cork): from Ó Rónáin, see Ronan. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan.
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How common is the last name Ronayne in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ronayne witnessed a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 30,831st most common name in the United States, with approximately 713 individuals bearing this surname. Its rank dropped slightly in 2010 to the 30,946th spot, despite an increase in the count of people with this surname to 751. This slight shift indicates that the popularity of this surname remained relatively steady over a decade, with only a minor decrease of 0.37% in rank.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,831 | #30,946 | -0.37% |
| Count | 713 | 751 | 5.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ronayne
Regarding its ethnic identity distribution, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Ronayne surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a minimal decrease in this group by 1.16%. The second largest increase was seen among those identifying as Hispanic, with a rise of 55.84%. Also, there was a small increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races, with growth rates of 30.36% and 18.75%, respectively. However, there were no individuals with this surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 94.54% | -1.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 2.4% | 55.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.12% | 1.46% | 30.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 1.33% | 18.75% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |