Explore the Family Name Round
The meaning of Round
English (Worcestershire and Staffordshire): nickname for a plump person, from Middle English round(e) (Old French rond) ‘rotund, plump’ (from Latin rotundus).
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How common is the last name Round in the United States?
According to the data obtained from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Round" has seen a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,335 in terms of commonality, and by 2010, it had slid slightly to 23,019, indicating a change of -7.89%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 1,144 in 2000 to 1,110 by 2010, marking a dip of -2.97%. This led to the proportion of the surname 'Round' per 100k people dropping by -9.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,335 | #23,019 | -7.89% |
| Count | 1,144 | 1,110 | -2.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.38 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Round
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Round". Notably, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly from 0.52% to 1.35%, an impressive change of 159.62%. Individuals reporting two or more races increased slightly from 0.96% to 1.08%. The proportion of White individuals decreased slightly from 90.21% to 88.83%. The Hispanic representation saw growth from 1.57% to 1.98%, while Black representation also increased marginally from 5.77% to 6.04%. Conversely, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category witnessed a decrease from 0.96% to 0.72%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.21% | 88.83% | -1.53% |
| Black | 5.77% | 6.04% | 4.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 1.98% | 26.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 1.35% | 159.62% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.08% | 12.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.96% | 0.72% | -25% |