Explore the Family Name Rachwal
The meaning of Rachwal
Polish: from the personal name Rachwal, a variant of Rafal (see Raphael). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jurek, Lucyna, Tadeusz, Wojciech, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Rachwal in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on surname popularity, the surname Rachwal has seen a modest increase in prevalence between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname rose from 66,476th most popular in 2000 to 64,559th in 2010, marking an improvement of 2.88%. In terms of raw figures, the count of individuals bearing the Rachwal surname expanded by 10.79%, from 278 in 2000 to 308 in 2010. However, the proportion of Rachwals per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #64,559 | 2.88% |
| Count | 278 | 308 | 10.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rachwal
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Rachwal surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. This made up 98.56% of all Rachwals in 2000, decreasing slightly to 95.45% in 2010. Interestingly, no Rachwals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. There was, however, a small emergence of multiethnic individuals within this surname group, with 1.95% identifying as belonging to two or more races in 2010, a change from 0% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.56% | 95.45% | -3.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |