Explore the Family Name Rackliffe
The meaning of Rackliffe
English (Lancashire): variant of Ratliff.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rackliffe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rackliffe has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rackliffe was ranked as the 52,935th most common surname, while in 2010, it moved to the 55,121st position, indicating a decrease in popularity by about 4.13%. However, the total count of people carrying the Rackliffe surname increased from 367 in 2000 to 373 in 2010, which represents a slight increase of 1.63%. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decrease from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, marking a 7.14% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #55,121 | -4.13% |
| Count | 367 | 373 | 1.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rackliffe
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rackliffe, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 96.73% in 2000 to 95.71% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races increased from 1.36% in 2000 to 1.61% in 2010, showing an 18.38% rise in each category. No individuals with the surname Rackliffe identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010, as the percentages for these categories remained at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 95.71% | -1.05% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.61% | 18.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 1.61% | 18.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |