Explore the Family Name Rackow
The meaning of Rackow
German: habitational name from any of the places so named in Mecklenburg and Pomerania. Compare Rockow. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Guenter, Helmut, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Rackow in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rackow has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 57,406th in terms of popularity among all surnames in the United States. By 2010, it had risen to 56,972nd, marking a 0.76% change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 332 in 2000 to 358 in 2010, reflecting a 7.83% change. However, as a proportion of every 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname remained the same at 0.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #56,972 | 0.76% |
| Count | 332 | 358 | 7.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rackow
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates the majority of individuals carrying the surname Rackow identify as White, accounting for 98.49% in 2000 and 96.93% in 2010, representing a slight decrease by 1.58%. Interestingly, there was an emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander representation within this surname group, increasing to 1.68% in 2010 from none reported in 2000. Other ethnic identities including Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either remained at zero or were suppressed for privacy in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.49% | 96.93% | -1.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |