Explore the Family Name Ronson
The meaning of Ronson
English (Lancashire and Cumberland): north Lancashire pronunciation of Rollinson; see Rollison.
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How common is the last name Ronson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ronson has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Ronson name ranked 66,476 in popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 77,264, marking a decline of over 16 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 278 to 248 during this period, indicating a decrease of almost 11 percent. As such, it can be inferred that the proportion of people named Ronson per 100,000 decreased by 20 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #77,264 | -16.23% |
| Count | 278 | 248 | -10.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ronson
The ethnicity associated with the surname Ronson also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnic identity group is White, comprising 87.05 percent in 2000, which dipped slightly to 85.89 percent in 2010. Notably, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 6.83 percent in 2000 to 11.29 percent in 2010, a rise of over 65 percent. Those identifying with two or more races and Black ethnicity both fell to zero from 1.80 percent and 3.60 percent respectively. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.05% | 85.89% | -1.33% |
| Hispanic | 6.83% | 11.29% | 65.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 3.6% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |