Explore the Family Name Rad
The meaning of Rad
1. Iranian: from Persian rād ‘bold, brave’, also ‘skilful, learned’, forming the second part (originally a suffix) of compound names such as Mahdavirad or Mahdavi Rad (see Mahdavi). The surname may also be from the personal name Rād, based on the same word. Compare Raad 2. 2. German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with rād, rāt ‘advice, counsel’. 3. Hungarian (Rád): from the old personal name Rád, from Old Slavic radъ ‘merry, glad’. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Ali, Bijan, Abbas, Amad, Masoud, Nader, Nasser, Saeed, Ahmad, Alireza, Amir, Azin.
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How common is the last name Rad in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rad has increased significantly over a decade. In 2000, Rad was ranked as the 31,817th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had jumped to the 28,023rd position, marking an 11.92% increase in rank. The total count of individuals with this surname also rose from 686 to 855 between 2000 and 2010, a growth rate of 24.64%. The proportion of people with the Rad surname per 100,000 people also increased by 16.0% during this period, from 0.25 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,817 | #28,023 | 11.92% |
| Count | 686 | 855 | 24.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.29 | 16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rad
When examining the ethnicity associated with the Rad surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there are several notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the largest ethnic identity group remained White, increasing from 67.78% to 71.46%, the proportion identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander decreased significantly from 15.60% to 8.89%. The percentage of those with Hispanic ethnicity saw a substantial increase, rising from 4.23% to 5.85%. People identifying with two or more races slightly increased from 12.10% to 12.28%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native communities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.78% | 71.46% | 5.43% |
| Two or More Races | 12.1% | 12.28% | 1.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 15.6% | 8.89% | -43.01% |
| Hispanic | 4.23% | 5.85% | 38.3% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |