Explore the Family Name Rachlin
The meaning of Rachlin
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metronymic from the Yiddish female personal name Rakhle, a pet form of Biblical Rachel +the Slavic possessive suffix -in. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Raanan.
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How common is the last name Rachlin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rachlin has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 39,444th most popular surname and by 2010, it had fallen to the 42,790th place, representing an 8.48% decline. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 525 to 506, a decrease of 3.62%. Its proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 10.53%, from 0.19 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,444 | #42,790 | -8.48% |
| Count | 525 | 506 | -3.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rachlin
When it comes to ethnicity, Rachlin is predominantly associated with White individuals, making up 96.38% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.05% in 2010. Hispanic representation saw an increase, growing from 0.95% in 2000 to 2.57% in 2010 - a percentage change of 170.53%. There was also a small percentage (1.52%) of those identifying with two or more races in 2000, but that figure dropped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year according to the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.38% | 96.05% | -0.34% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 2.57% | 170.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |