2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Rondone
A habitational surname for someone who lived near a place marked by round buildings.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Rondone. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rondone surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Rondone in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rondone, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.7%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rondone
The surname Rondone is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Lombardy and Veneto, where it was likely derived from the Italian word "rondone," meaning "swift" or "large swallow."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Rondone surname can be found in the historical documents of Verona, dated around the 13th century. These documents mention a family by the name of Rondone, who were landowners and prominent citizens within the city.
In the 14th century, the Rondone name appeared in various records and manuscripts across northern Italy. For example, a certain Giovanni Rondone was documented as a respected merchant and trader in the city of Venice during this time.
The Rondone surname may also have connections to specific place names or locations. For instance, there is a village called Rondone in the province of Treviso, Veneto, which could have been the ancestral home of some bearers of this name.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the Rondone surname. One such figure was Francesco Rondone (1490-1558), a Renaissance painter and architect from Cremona, known for his contributions to the Cathedral of Cremona and the Palazzo Comunale.
Another prominent individual was Girolamo Rondone (1564-1628), a Venetian philosopher and scholar who wrote extensively on metaphysics and natural philosophy. His works were widely influential during the late Renaissance period.
In the 18th century, Giuseppe Rondone (1735-1802) was a renowned composer and music theorist from Milan. He served as the maestro di cappella at the Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio and contributed significantly to the development of sacred music in the region.
The Rondone name also gained recognition in the field of literature with Vincenzo Rondone (1850-1922), an Italian poet and playwright from Naples. His works, often infused with themes of social commentary and satire, were highly acclaimed during his lifetime.
Lastly, it is worth mentioning Ettore Rondone (1893-1968), a prominent Italian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies and played a role in the post-World War II reconstruction efforts in Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rondone
Among Census respondents with the surname Rondone, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.7%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Rondone bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Rondone surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.5% · 92
- Hispanic or Latino7.7% · 8
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rondone
Rondone appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,711 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-5 bearers (-4.6%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 3,138 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 11,711 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -5 bearers (-4.6%) | Down 3,138 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Rondone surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #150,452 | #153,590 | -2.1% |
| Count | 109 | 104 | -4.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rondone bearers went from 109 to 104 (-4.6% change). The surname moved down 3,138 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #153,590.
FAQ
Rondone surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rondone?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Rondone. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Rondone?
Rondone ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 104 people with the surname Rondone. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Rondone.
Has Rondone become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rondone went from 109 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #150,452 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Rondone?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rondone, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.7%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Rondone in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.5% (92 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rondone appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.5%), Hispanic (7.7%), Two or More Races (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Rondone (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Rondone mean?
A habitational surname for someone who lived near a place marked by round buildings. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Rondone (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Rondone?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Rondone on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.