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

Ronaldson, 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 Ronaldson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ronaldson in America

Ronaldson is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ronaldson surname appeared 101 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Ronaldson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ronaldson 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 Ronaldson

The surname RONALDSON is of Scottish origin, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is a patronymic name derived from the personal name Ronald, which itself is a combination of the Old Norse elements "ráðn" meaning counsel or advice, and "valdr" meaning ruler or commander.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname RONALDSON can be found in medieval Scottish records, often spelled as Ronaldsone or Ronaldsoune. It is believed that the name originated in the lowlands of Scotland, particularly around the areas of Berwickshire and Roxburghshire.

One of the earliest documented references to the name is found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a record of Scottish nobles and landowners who swore fealty to King Edward I of England. The entry "Thomas Ronaldesone de Roxburgshire" is listed among the signatories.

Another notable early bearer of the name was Sir John Ronaldson, a Scottish knight who fought alongside Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Scottish Independence in the early 14th century. He was granted lands in Ayrshire for his service.

As the RONALDSON name spread throughout Scotland, it also took on various localized spellings, such as Ronaldsoune, Ronaldsoun, and Ronaldsoun. Some of these variations may have been influenced by regional dialects or local place names.

One prominent RONALDSON in the 16th century was William Ronaldson (c. 1505-1577), a Scottish clergyman who served as the Bishop of Dunkeld from 1556 to 1577. He played a significant role in the Scottish Reformation and was a supporter of the Protestant cause.

Another notable figure with the surname RONALDSON was James Ronaldson (1742-1793), a Scottish poet and dramatist who was part of the literary circle in Edinburgh during the Scottish Enlightenment. His works include the play "The Lovers" and several volumes of poetry.

In the 19th century, James Ronaldson (1807-1887) was a Scottish architect who designed several notable buildings in Edinburgh, including the Royal Scottish Academy and the City Observatory.

While the RONALDSON surname is predominantly Scottish, it has also been found in other parts of the United Kingdom and has spread to various parts of the world through migration and diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ronaldson

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

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 Ronaldson 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 Ronaldson 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 Ronaldson was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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