Explore the Family Name Raftis
The meaning of Raftis
Greek: variant of Raptis ‘tailor’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Raftis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Raftis saw a small increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Raftis ranked 81,414 in popularity with a count of 216 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, it had moved up to rank 80,131 with an increased count of 237 people, showing a growth rate of approximately 1.58%. Despite this rise, the proportion per 100,000 remained unchanged at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,414 | #80,131 | 1.58% |
| Count | 216 | 237 | 9.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raftis
The Census data also reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Raftis. The majority of people with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 92.13% to 89.87%. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 4.17% in 2000 to 8.02% in 2010, marking a significant change of 92.33%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 2.31% in 2000 to none in 2010. No changes were observed among those identifying as Black, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.13% | 89.87% | -2.45% |
| Hispanic | 4.17% | 8.02% | 92.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.31% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |