Explore the Family Name Rondo
The meaning of Rondo
1. Altered form of French Rondeau. 2. American shortened form of Greek Rondos: unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: Greek Nicolaos, Pericles.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rondo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rondo has seen a considerable decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 52,500 but dropped to 70,645 by 2010, marking a decrease of 34.56%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 371 in 2000 to 277 in 2010, reflecting a -25.34% change. The proportion of people named Rondo per 100,000 also decreased by 35.71%, going from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #70,645 | -34.56% |
| Count | 371 | 277 | -25.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.09 | -35.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rondo
The census data also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity of those bearing the Rondo surname. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority, although their share decreased slightly from 69.27% in 2000 to 65.34% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, up from 4.31% in 2000 to 7.58% in 2010. Those identifying as Black remained largely consistent at 23.45% in 2000 and 23.47% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in those identifying with two or more races, with an increase of 122.84%, from 1.62% in 2000 to 3.61% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.27% | 65.34% | -5.67% |
| Black | 23.45% | 23.47% | 0.09% |
| Hispanic | 4.31% | 7.58% | 75.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 3.61% | 122.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |