Explore the Family Name Rabey
The meaning of Rabey
1. English: variant of Raby. 2. Possibly also an Americanized form of Hungarian Raby and German Rabe.
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How common is the last name Rabey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rabey had a popularity rank of 52,403 in the year 2000, which dropped to 58,876 in 2010 - a decrease of about 12.35 percent. The count of people with this surname also fell from 372 in 2000 to 344 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 7.53 percent. In terms of its proportion per 100,000 people, it stood at 0.14 in 2000 and decreased to 0.12 in 2010, marking a decline of 14.29 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,403 | #58,876 | -12.35% |
| Count | 372 | 344 | -7.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rabey
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that individuals identifying as White make up the largest percentage with this surname. In 2000, 93.82 percent identified as White, though this number slightly decreased to 89.53 percent in 2010. The census data also shows a noticeable increase in the Hispanic and Black communities carrying the Rabey surname. In 2000, 2.15 percent identified as Hispanic, increasing to 2.91 percent in 2010 - a growth of approximately 35.35 percent. Those identifying as Black rose from 2.42 percent in 2000 to 4.07 percent in 2010, representing a significant increase of 68.18 percent. The census did not record any individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. It should be noted that the 2010 Census marked the first time individuals could identify with two or more races, with 2.62 percent of Rabey's choosing this designation.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.82% | 89.53% | -4.57% |
| Black | 2.42% | 4.07% | 68.18% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 2.91% | 35.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |