Explore the Family Name Roon
The meaning of Roon
Irish: variant of Ruane.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Roon in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Roon has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 64,186th in terms of frequency and counted 290 instances. By 2010, this rank fell to 72,568 and the number of instances dropped to 268, showing a decrease of 13.06% in rank and 7.59% in count over the decade. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also reduced by 18.18%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #72,568 | -13.06% |
| Count | 290 | 268 | -7.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roon
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Roon. In 2000, the majority of bearers of this surname identified as White (88.62%), followed by Hispanic (4.48%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.45%), and Black (2.07%). However, by 2010, while White remained the dominant ethnicity, its proportion fell slightly to 86.57%. The most significant change was observed in the Black category, which more than doubled to 4.48%, surpassing the Hispanic and Asian/Pacific Islander categories. Additionally, people identifying as two or more races began to appear in 2010, making up 2.24% of individuals with this surname. There were no reported changes for American Indian and Alaskan Native identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.62% | 86.57% | -2.31% |
| Black | 2.07% | 4.48% | 116.43% |
| Hispanic | 4.48% | 3.73% | -16.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.45% | 2.99% | -13.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.24% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |