Explore the Family Name Raffin
The meaning of Raffin
Italian (Friuli-Venezia): possibly from the personal name Raffo + the diminutive suffix -in(o). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Dante, Erminio, Gino.
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How common is the last name Raffin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Raffin saw a slight decrease in popularity rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 71,610 to 71,678. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by approximately 7.09% over the same period, from 254 to 272 people. This indicates that while the overall rank of Raffin decreased slightly, the actual number of people bearing this surname in the U.S. grew. The proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #71,678 | -0.09% |
| Count | 254 | 272 | 7.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raffin
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there were changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Raffin surname between 2000 and 2010. While the majority identified as White (86.03% down from 92.52%), there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 1.97% to 8.46%. There was also a small emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander representation, with 2.57% identifying as such in 2010, up from none in 2000. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black or two or more races dropped slightly. There were no respondents who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.52% | 86.03% | -7.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 8.46% | 329.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.57% | 0% |
| Black | 1.97% | 1.84% | -6.6% |
| Two or More Races | 2.76% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |