Explore the Family Name Radant
The meaning of Radant
German: from a Germanized form of a Slavic personal name based on Old Slavic radъ ‘merry, glad’ (compare Polish Radwan).
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How common is the last name Radant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Radant experienced a noticeable decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Radant ranked 62,236th in terms of usage but dropped to 71,678th by 2010, marking a decrease of 15.17%. The actual count of individuals bearing the surname also fell from 301 in 2000 to 272 in 2010, a drop of roughly 9.63%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also declined from 0.11 to 0.09 during this period, equating to an 18.18% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #71,678 | -15.17% |
| Count | 301 | 272 | -9.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Radant
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that the majority of individuals with the surname Radant identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 98.01% of all Radants, decreasing slightly to 97.43% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year. It's worth noting that any changes in these categories were minimal, with most showing no change at all.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.01% | 97.43% | -0.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |