Explore the Family Name Rachels
The meaning of Rachels
Altered form of English or perhaps German Rachel, with the addition of excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rachels in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rachels has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Rachels was ranked as the 27,150th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 29,117th position, signifying a change of -7.24%. The count of individuals bearing the Rachels surname also fell by 2.86% during this period, with the proportion per 100,000 people decreasing by 9.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,150 | #29,117 | -7.24% |
| Count | 838 | 814 | -2.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rachels
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Rachels, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over the decade. In 2000, 90.45% of those with the Rachels surname identified as White, and this figure slightly increased to 90.91% in 2010. The percentage of Rachels identifying as Black also saw a minor increase of 0.44%. However, the representation of Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indians and Alaskan Natives decreased by 35.79% and 17.65% respectively. The proportion of those claiming two or more races saw growth, increasing by 9.42%, while Hispanic representation saw a decrease of 9.47%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.45% | 90.91% | 0.51% |
| Black | 4.53% | 4.55% | 0.44% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 2.09% | 9.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.19% | 0.98% | -17.65% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 0.86% | -9.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.95% | 0.61% | -35.79% |