Explore the Family Name Ronis
The meaning of Ronis
1. Latvian: nickname from ronis ‘seal, sea calf’. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Rones. Some characteristic forenames: Latvian Aivars, Andris, Lucija, Valdis, Velta. Jewish Rimma, Yakov. Russian Iosif, Yefim, Yury. German Erwin, Gerda, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Ronis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Ronis" saw a marginal decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of this surname was 78,035, which slightly dropped to 80,131 in 2010, marking a decrease of about 2.69%. Despite this slight fall in rank, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased from 228 in 2000 to 237 in 2010, showing an increase of 3.95%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.08 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #80,131 | -2.69% |
| Count | 228 | 237 | 3.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ronis
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ronis, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, a majority identify as White. This group saw an increase from 92.11% in 2000 to 95.78% in 2010, an increase of approximately 3.98%. Individuals who identified with two or more races decreased from 2.19% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. Hispanic representation also experienced a slight reduction from 3.07% in 2000 to 2.95% in 2010. There were no individuals with the Ronis surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.11% | 95.78% | 3.98% |
| Hispanic | 3.07% | 2.95% | -3.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.19% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |