Explore the Family Name Raes
The meaning of Raes
Flemish: from the ancient Germanic personal name Razo, a derivative of compound names with the first element rād ‘counsel’. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Raes in the United States?
The Raes surname has seen a slight increase in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, this surname was ranked 65,133 and had a count of 285, with a proportion per 100k of 0.11. This ranking increased to 64,721 in 2010 and the count rose to 307, reflecting a change of 7.72 percent. Despite the rise in the count, the proportion per 100k saw a decrease of 9.09 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #64,721 | 0.63% |
| Count | 285 | 307 | 7.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raes
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts among people with the Raes surname. The largest ethnic group remained White, which increased slightly from 90.53 percent in 2000 to 90.88 percent in 2010. The Hispanic representation also saw an increase from 4.56 percent to 5.86 percent. However, the Asian/Pacific Islander category decreased by 30.60 percent over the decade. Data for categories such as Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either suppressed or remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.53% | 90.88% | 0.39% |
| Hispanic | 4.56% | 5.86% | 28.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.81% | 1.95% | -30.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |