Find out how popular the last name Rhone is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Rhone.

Rhone, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Rhone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rhone in America

Rhone is the 7167th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rhone surname appeared 4,667 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Rhone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rhone to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Rhone

The surname Rhone is believed to have originated in France, specifically in the region surrounding the Rhone River. The name likely emerged in the Middle Ages, derived from the French word "Rhône," which refers to the major river that flows through southeastern France.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Rhone can be found in the 13th-century census records of Lyon, a city situated along the banks of the Rhone River. These records indicate that the name was closely associated with individuals who lived near or worked on the river, such as boatmen, fishermen, or merchants.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the Rhone name began to spread beyond the immediate vicinity of the river, appearing in various historical documents and records across the regions of Provence and Languedoc. It is believed that some bearers of the name may have been involved in the transportation of goods along the Rhone River, contributing to the dispersal of the name.

Notable individuals with the surname Rhone include Jean Rhone, a prominent merchant from Avignon who lived in the late 15th century. His successful trading ventures along the Rhone River brought him considerable wealth and influence. Another notable figure was Pierre Rhone, a 16th-century scholar and historian who authored a comprehensive work on the history and geography of the Rhone Valley.

In the 17th century, the Rhone surname appeared in the records of the French nobility, suggesting that some branches of the family had achieved a certain level of social status and prominence. One example is François Rhone, a nobleman and landowner who was granted a coat of arms by King Louis XIV in recognition of his family's contributions to the region.

The 18th century saw the emergence of several artists and intellectuals with the surname Rhone, including the painter Jacques Rhone, whose works depicting scenes along the Rhone River are highly regarded. Another notable figure was Marie-Anne Rhone, a celebrated playwright and poet who gained recognition for her literary works inspired by the rich cultural heritage of the Rhone Valley.

As the centuries passed, the Rhone surname continued to be associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, artisans, scholars, and artists, all connected to the iconic Rhone River and its surrounding regions in France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rhone

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Rhone.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Rhone was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Rhone has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Rhone was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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