Explore the Family Name Raaf
The meaning of Raaf
1. German: variant of Raab (see Rabe), a cognate of the Dutch names below. 2. Dutch (De Raaf): from Dutch raaf, Middle Dutch rave ‘raven’, a nickname for a thievish or dark-haired man. Compare Rave. 3. Dutch (Van der Raaf): habitational name for someone living at a house distinguished by the sign of a raven (see 2 above).
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How common is the last name Raaf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Raaf decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Raaf ranked 74,957 and dropped to 83,226 in rank by 2010, representing an 11.03% decrease. The census count of individuals with the Raaf surname also declined during this period, from 240 in 2000 to 226 in 2010, indicating a 5.83% drop. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals bearing the Raaf surname per 100,000 people fell by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #83,226 | -11.03% |
| Count | 240 | 226 | -5.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raaf
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Raaf surname identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, nearly all (99.17% and 99.12% respectively) of those with the Raaf surname identified as White, with a slight decrease of 0.05% over the decade. There were no recorded changes in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, Hispanic, or belonging to two or more races during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.17% | 99.12% | -0.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |