Explore the Family Name Ronen
The meaning of Ronen
Jewish (Israeli): artificial name derived from the Hebrew verb meaning ‘to sing’, either directly or via a new Israeli male personal name Ronen. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Avner, Dafna, Dorit, Dov, Dror, Ephraim, Gili, Haim, Ilan, Moshe, Ofer.
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How common is the last name Ronen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ronen has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 96,918 with only 174 counts, while by 2010 it moved up the ranks to 73,005 with an increased count of 266 people. This represents a 24.67% climb in rank and a 52.87% increase in count. Moreover, the proportion of individuals with the Ronen surname per 100,000 people also grew by 50% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #96,918 | #73,005 | 24.67% |
| Count | 174 | 266 | 52.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.09 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ronen
As for the ethnicity associated with the Ronen surname, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is predominantly identified with the White ethnic group. In 2000, about 93.68% of individuals with the Ronen surname were White, which slightly decreased to 91.73% in 2010. Meanwhile, there's no record of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities for both years. However, the data started reflecting a small percentage of Hispanic (4.14%) and individuals belonging to two or more races (3.01%) identifying with the Ronen surname starting from 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.68% | 91.73% | -2.08% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.14% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |