Explore the Family Name Ronco
The meaning of Ronco
1. Italian (Naples and Apulia): topographic name from ronco ‘cultivated land, terraced slope, hillside vineyard’, or a habitational name from any of numerous places called with this word, examples of which are found in Turin, Genoa, Milan, and Verona. This surname is also found in southern France. 2. Altered form of French Rancourt. History: Some of the American bearers of the surname Ronco are descendants of Joseph Rancourt/Rancour from France (see Rancourt). Some characteristic forenames: French Gervais, Lucienne, Pierre.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ronco in the United States?
The surname Ronco experienced a surge in popularity from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 33,169 in popularity, and it rose to 30,420 by 2010, which represents an increase of 8.29%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 650 to 768, demonstrating a growth rate of 18.15%. The proportion of people named Ronco per 100,000 also increased, moving from 0.24 to 0.26, an increase of approximately 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,169 | #30,420 | 8.29% |
| Count | 650 | 768 | 18.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.26 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ronco
In terms of ethnic identity, the Ronco surname shows some diversity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnic group associated with this surname is White, although its percentage decreased slightly from 85.08% in 2000 to 83.85% in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw a minor increase, moving from 12.92% to 13.80%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also recorded growth, increasing from 1.23% to 1.69%. However, there were no changes reported for individuals of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.08% | 83.85% | -1.45% |
| Hispanic | 12.92% | 13.8% | 6.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.23% | 1.69% | 37.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |