Explore the Family Name Raffety
The meaning of Raffety
Variant of Rafferty.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Raffety in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Raffety" has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. It ranked 36,328 in 2000 and fell to 37,993 in 2010, representing a decrease of 4.58%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname remained relatively stable, increasing slightly from 582 in 2000 to 584 in 2010. This represents a minimal growth of 0.34% over the decade. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 9.09%, going from 0.22 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,328 | #37,993 | -4.58% |
| Count | 582 | 584 | 0.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raffety
The ethnic identity tied to the Raffety surname saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority identified as white (95.36% in 2000 to 92.29% in 2010, a decrease of 3.22%), there were increases in other categories. Hispanic representation saw the most significant increase, jumping from 0.86% to 2.23%, a rise of 159.30%. Additionally, the census recorded for the first time individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native with the Raffety surname, making up 1.03%, 1.20%, and 1.71% respectively in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races dropped from 2.58% to 1.54%, indicating a 40.31% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.36% | 92.29% | -3.22% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 2.23% | 159.3% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.58% | 1.54% | -40.31% |
| Black | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |