Explore the Family Name Ronda
The meaning of Ronda
Spanish and Asturian-Leonese: habitational name from Ronda in Málaga or from any of the places, especially in Asturias, called Ronda or A Ronda, from ronda ‘patrol, circuit round the parapet of a fort’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Juan, Angel, Carlos, Efrain, Ernesto, Gustavo, Lilia, Mario, Nelida, Nilsa, Osvaldo, Ricardo.
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How common is the last name Ronda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ronda has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank improved from 36,807 to 32,994, a change of 10.36 percent. The number of people with the Ronda surname also saw an upswing during this period. In 2000, there were 572 individuals with this last name, which increased to 694 by 2010 — a notable increase of 21.33 percent. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Ronda per 100,000 also rose from 0.21 to 0.24, marking a 14.29 percent growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,807 | #32,994 | 10.36% |
| Count | 572 | 694 | 21.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.24 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ronda
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Ronda also transformed over the decade, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. There was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 3.85 percent to 5.04 percent) and Black (from 1.05 percent to 2.45 percent). Meanwhile, the representation of Ronda among those who identify as Hispanic rose from 46.85 to 52.31 percent. However, the surname saw a decrease in the White demographic, dropping from 46.50 percent to 39.05 percent. Additionally, the percentage of individuals with mixed racial identity declined from 1.75 to 1.15. The data for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native was not changed or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 46.85% | 52.31% | 11.65% |
| White | 46.5% | 39.05% | -16.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.85% | 5.04% | 30.91% |
| Black | 1.05% | 2.45% | 133.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 1.15% | -34.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |