Explore the Family Name Rade
The meaning of Rade
1. German: habitational name from any of various places so named in northern Germany. 2. Croatian: from the personal name Rade, based on the element rad ‘merry, glad’ (see Radic). 3. Slovenian: probably from a short form of the personal name Konrad. Alternatively, perhaps a nickname derived from archaic rad ‘merry, glad’.
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How common is the last name Rade in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rade has experienced a slight decrease in popularity. In 2000, it was ranked 70,052 and by 2010, it dropped slightly to 70,645, marking a -0.85% change. However, the number of people bearing this surname increased from 261 to 277 during this time period, reflecting a growth rate of 6.13%. Despite the increase in count, the overall proportion per 100,000 individuals decreased by 10% from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #70,645 | -0.85% |
| Count | 261 | 277 | 6.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rade
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rade between 2000 and 2010. The White demographic showed a decrease from 92.34% to 83.39%, while there were increases in Hispanic (3.07% to 6.14%) and Black demographics (1.92% to 3.25%). A new entry in 2010 was the Asian/Pacific Islander demographic at 5.42%. There were no reported changes for the Two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.34% | 83.39% | -9.69% |
| Hispanic | 3.07% | 6.14% | 100% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 5.42% | 0% |
| Black | 1.92% | 3.25% | 69.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |