Explore the Family Name Ragas
The meaning of Ragas
Italian (Sardinia): nickname from the plural of (b)raga, a term denoting a skirt made from rough black woollen cloth (from Latin braca ‘pants’) and forming part of the Sardinian costume. This surname is very rare in Italy, found only in Porto Torres in Sassari province. It is also found in France (including Corsica), where it is very rare, too, and may in part be of different origin. In the US, it is found mainly in LA, where it was reportedly brought from Italy. Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Euclide, Michel.
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How common is the last name Ragas in the United States?
The surname Ragas saw a slight rise in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census, moving from rank 31,530 in 2000 to 30,863 in 2010, an increase of 2.12 percent. The number of people with the Ragas surname also increased from 694 in 2000 to 754 in 2010, an upsurge of 8.65 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.26 in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,530 | #30,863 | 2.12% |
| Count | 694 | 754 | 8.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ragas
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ragas, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 21.17 percent, while the category of two or more races emerged in 2010 with 3.32 percent. Meanwhile, those identifying as White decreased by 9.10 percent. The Hispanic designation also decreased slightly by 16.49 percent, and the group identifying as Black saw a small increase of 3.73 percent. Lastly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category appeared in 2010 with 1.06 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 44.24% | 45.89% | 3.73% |
| White | 46.83% | 42.57% | -9.1% |
| Hispanic | 4.61% | 3.85% | -16.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.74% | 3.32% | 21.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.32% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |