Explore the Family Name Raef
The meaning of Raef
1. Muslim (mainly Egypt): from a variant of the Arabic personal name Rāʿif ‘merciful, gracious’. 2. Dutch (De Raef): variant of De Raaf (see Raaf).
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How common is the last name Raef in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Raef has seen a slight decline over the last decade. In 2000, 'Raef' was ranked 65,492nd in terms of prevalence within the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 73,464th spot indicating a decrease of 12.17 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also dipped from 283 in 2000 to 264 in 2010, marking a reduction of 6.71 percent. Moreover, the proportion per one hundred thousand people fell by 10 percent going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #73,464 | -12.17% |
| Count | 283 | 264 | -6.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raef
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Raef, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is predominantly found among individuals identifying as White. This group accounted for 95.05 percent of those bearing the surname in 2000 and increased slightly to 96.59 percent by 2010. A small fraction of those with the Raef surname identified as Hispanic, with this percentage rising marginally from 2.47 in 2000 to 2.65 in 2010. However, there were no recorded instances of the Raef surname amongst those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.05% | 96.59% | 1.62% |
| Hispanic | 2.47% | 2.65% | 7.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |