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

Ronish, 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 Ronish surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ronish in America

Ronish is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ronish surname appeared 132 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 Ronish.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ronish 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 Ronish

The surname RONISH is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is likely derived from the Old German word "run", meaning "secret council" or "whisper". This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who were involved in secret meetings or councils, possibly as advisors or confidants.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name RONISH can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Brandenburg, dating back to the 13th century. Here, the name appears as "Ronisch", possibly referring to a family or individual from the town of Ronisch, which no longer exists.

In the 15th century, a nobleman named Friedrich RONISH was mentioned in the chronicles of the city of Nuremberg. He was a respected figure in the local government and played a significant role in the city's affairs during his lifetime (c. 1420-1488).

During the Renaissance period, a scholar and author named Johannes RONISH (c. 1505-1572) gained recognition for his works on philosophy and theology. He was a professor at the University of Wittenberg and was known for his intellectual discourse on various subjects.

In the 17th century, a Dutch painter named Pieter RONISH (c. 1625-1694) became renowned for his landscape paintings and depictions of rural life. His works are highly valued and can be found in various museums and private collections.

Another notable figure bearing the surname RONISH was Maria RONISH (c. 1780-1845), a German composer and pianist who was celebrated for her virtuosic performances and innovative compositions during the Classical and Romantic periods.

While the surname RONISH is not as common today, its origins can be traced back to the rich history and cultural heritage of Germany, where it likely emerged as a reflection of the societal roles and occupations of its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ronish

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

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

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