Explore the Family Name Raffaelli
The meaning of Raffaelli
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Raffaello, a variant of Raffaele (see Raphael). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Chiara, Dino, Gino, Paolo, Pietro, Remo.
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How common is the last name Raffaelli in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Raffaelli has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 50,903rd in popularity, with approximately 385 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 56,073, and the number of individuals decreased to 365, marking a decline of 5.19%. This means that the proportion of people named Raffaelli per 100,000 residents also declined by 14.29% during that decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #56,073 | -10.16% |
| Count | 385 | 365 | -5.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raffaelli
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Raffaelli surname identify as White, with 96.88% in 2000 and 95.89% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 2.34% in 2000 to 3.56% in 2010, a change of 52.14%. 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.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 95.89% | -1.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.34% | 3.56% | 52.14% |
| 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% |