Explore the Family Name Rabah
The meaning of Rabah
Muslim (Levant): from the Arabic personal name Rabāḥ ‘profit(able)’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rabah in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rabah has grown in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Rabah was ranked 64,008 and had a count of 291 individuals bearing this surname. However, by 2010, the popularity of this surname significantly increased with its rank moving up to 53,072 and the count rising to 390. This represents a change of 17.09% in rank and a remarkable 34.02% increase in the number of people with the last name Rabah. The proportion of people with this surname also saw an increase from 0.11 per 100k in 2000 to 0.13 per 100k in 2010, showing a growth of 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #53,072 | 17.09% |
| Count | 291 | 390 | 34.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rabah
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some notable changes from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the majority of people with the Rabah surname identified as White (62.20%), followed by those identifying as two or more races (23.02%). By 2010, the percentage of people identifying as White had increased to 79.23%, while those identifying as two or more races dropped drastically to 3.85%. The data also shows moderate shifts within other ethnic groups. Hispanic representation decreased slightly from 9.62% to 8.46%, whereas the Black community saw a minor increase from 4.12% to 4.87%. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaskan Native in 2000; however, by 2010, the Asian/Pacific Islander category emerged with a small representation of 3.59%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.2% | 79.23% | 27.38% |
| Hispanic | 9.62% | 8.46% | -12.06% |
| Black | 4.12% | 4.87% | 18.2% |
| Two or More Races | 23.02% | 3.85% | -83.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.59% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |