Explore the Family Name La Raia
The meaning of La Raia
Italian (southern; mainly Laraia): nickname from raja ‘ray, skate’ (the fish) or a topographic name from raia ‘smilax’ (a climbing shrub), with the addition of the definite article la. See also Raia 1, 2. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Sal.
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How common is the last name La Raia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname La Raia has seen a slight increase in its prevalence over a decade. In 2000, this surname ranked 45,735 in popularity with a count of 440 individuals bearing it. By 2010, the rank had improved slightly to 45,253 and the count increased to 473 people, marking a 7.5% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,735 | #45,253 | 1.05% |
| Count | 440 | 473 | 7.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name La Raia
As for the ethnicity associated with the surname La Raia, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly of white origin. In 2000, 96.36% of the bearers of this surname identified as white, but this percentage declined slightly to 94.50% by 2010. The census data also showed a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.73% in 2000 to 3.38% in 2010. Interestingly, by 2010, there were also some individuals who identified with two or more races. However, there were no individuals bearing the La Raia surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.36% | 94.5% | -1.93% |
| Hispanic | 2.73% | 3.38% | 23.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |