Explore the Family Name Raffensberger
The meaning of Raffensberger
Variant of Raffensperger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Raffensberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Raffensberger has experienced a slight decrease in its popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010, dropping from rank 62,236 to 64,200 - a change of -3.16%. However, despite the drop in ranking, the actual count of people with this surname has surprisingly increased by 2.99%, from 301 in 2000 to 310 in 2010. The proportion of people with the surname Raffensberger per 100,000 remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #64,200 | -3.16% |
| Count | 301 | 310 | 2.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raffensberger
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority of those bearing the surname Raffensberger identify as White, making up 98.71% of the population in 2010, down from 99.00% in 2000. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years. This data suggests that the Raffensberger surname has a predominantly White ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 98.71% | -0.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |