Explore the Family Name Rafacz
The meaning of Rafacz
Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Rafał (see Raphael). Alternatively, (less possible), maybe occupational name for someone who made metal rims or gauze (wire mesh) (Polish regional rafa).
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How common is the last name Rafacz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rafacz has seen a slight uptick in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 78,326th most common surname in the U.S., with 227 individuals carrying this name. However, by 2010, it had risen slightly to become the 77,522nd most common surname, with a count of 247 individuals. This represents an increase of 1.03% in rank and 8.81% in count over the decade. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,326 | #77,522 | 1.03% |
| Count | 227 | 247 | 8.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rafacz
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Rafacz surname identify as White, although there was a small decrease from 96.04% in 2000 to 95.55% in 2010. Over the same period, there was a notable emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic, increasing from 0% in 2000 to 4.05% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, no individuals reported having two or more ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.04% | 95.55% | -0.51% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.05% | 0% |
| 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% |