Explore the Family Name Rabang
The meaning of Rabang
Filipino: topographic name from Ilokano rabang, the name of a species of freshwater plant.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rabang in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rabang has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rabang was ranked 65,133rd in popularity with a count of 285 occurrences. By 2010, the surname had leaped up to the 54,752nd position, with 376 occurrences, marking an impressive growth rate of 31.93 percent. The proportion of individuals named Rabang per 100,000 also increased by 18.18 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #54,752 | 15.94% |
| Count | 285 | 376 | 31.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rabang
Shifting focus to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rabang, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of people with this last name identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. The percentage has grown from 57.19 in 2000 to 63.83 in 2010, indicating an 11.61 percent increase. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying with two or more races decreased by about 20 percent. Similarly, there was a marginal decrease in those identifying as Hispanic from 8.07 percent to 7.98 percent. The percentage of people identifying as White saw a slight increase from 5.96 to 6.12. No changes were noted within the Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 57.19% | 63.83% | 11.61% |
| Two or More Races | 23.51% | 18.88% | -19.69% |
| Hispanic | 8.07% | 7.98% | -1.12% |
| White | 5.96% | 6.12% | 2.68% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |