Explore the Family Name Raasch
The meaning of Raasch
German: probably a variant of Rasch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Raasch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Raasch saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 13,724th and by 2010, it had slipped to the 14,913th position, reflecting an 8.66% drop in rank. The count of individuals with this last name also fell slightly during this decade from 2,025 to 1,985, marking a 1.98% decline. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 10.67%, from 0.75 to 0.67.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,724 | #14,913 | -8.66% |
| Count | 2,025 | 1,985 | -1.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.75 | 0.67 | -10.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raasch
When considering ethnicity associated with the Raasch surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The White ethnic identity remained predominant with 96.20% in 2000, although it slightly decreased to 95.11% by 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander percentage saw the highest increase, going from 0.35% to 0.60%, a growth of 71.43%. Individuals of Hispanic ethnicity rose from 1.48% to 1.91%, a 29.05% increase. Those identifying as two or more races increased from 0.94% to 1.26%, a 34.04% increase. The Black ethnicity saw a small decrease from 0.35% to 0.30%, representing a 14.29% decline. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased from 0.69% to 0.81%, a rise of 17.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 95.11% | -1.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 1.91% | 29.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 1.26% | 34.04% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.69% | 0.81% | 17.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 0.6% | 71.43% |
| Black | 0.35% | 0.3% | -14.29% |