Explore the Family Name Rabold
The meaning of Rabold
German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements rād, rāt ‘counsel, advice’ + bald ‘bold, brave’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rabold in the United States?
The surname Rabold has seen a slight dip in popularity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname was ranked 31,126th most common in the United States, and by 2010, it had fallen to the 33,499th spot, representing a decrease of approximately 7.62%. The actual count of individuals with the Rabold surname also declined during this period from 705 to 681, indicating a drop of around 3.4%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Rabold per 100,000 residents decreased by 11.54% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,126 | #33,499 | -7.62% |
| Count | 705 | 681 | -3.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rabold
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reports that the majority of individuals with the surname Rabold identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease of about 1.14% in this group between 2000 and 2010. Despite the dominance of the White demographic, there is a noticeable increase in the Hispanic contingent, which grew by 25.63% over the same period. During this timeframe, no Rabolds identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as two or more races by 2010, accounting for 0.88% of the Rabold population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.59% | 96.48% | -1.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 2.5% | 25.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |