Explore the Family Name Racer
The meaning of Racer
Altered form of Rasor or Razor, which are in turn altered forms of German Rauser. Compare Raser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Racer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Racer" has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,774th in popularity but by 2010 it fell to the 37,899th position, showing a decline of 19.28%. The number of people carrying the Racer surname also witnessed a drop from 687 in 2000 to 586 in 2010, indicating a 14.7% reduction. The proportion per 100k people using this surname dropped by 20%, from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,774 | #37,899 | -19.28% |
| Count | 687 | 586 | -14.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.2 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Racer
The ethnicity table based on the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Racer" has undergone changes from 2000 to 2010. The majority of people with this surname identified as White in both years, though there was a slight decrease from 97.96% in 2000 to 95.22% in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.02% in 2000 to 2.56% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, 0.85% of individuals with the Racer surname identified as Black, which was not the case in 2000. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.96% | 95.22% | -2.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.02% | 2.56% | 150.98% |
| Black | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |