Explore the Family Name Rage
The meaning of Rage
1. English: nickname from the Middle English adjective rage ‘mad, foolish, angry, fierce, wild’. 2. In some cases possibly also French: nickname for a bad-tempered, cantankerous individual, from rage ‘rage, fury’. 3. Somali: from the personal name Rage, derived from raag ‘to delay’, (originally) given to a child who delayed at birth. It is also found in Ethiopia and Kenya. — Note: Since Somalis traditionally do not have hereditary surnames, this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rage in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rage has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 102,173rd with only 163 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 73,464 and the count had increased significantly by almost 62% to 264 individuals. This growth is represented by a proportion of 0.09 per 100k, which indicates an increase of 50% from the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #102,173 | #73,464 | 28.1% |
| Count | 163 | 264 | 61.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.09 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rage
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting shifts in the demographic profile of individuals with the surname Rage. In 2000, the highest proportions were reported for those identifying as White (54.6%) and Black (34.36%), with a smaller percentage reporting two or more races (9.2%). By 2010, there was a considerable shift, with the Black ethnic identity jumping to 62.12%, representing an 80.79% increase from the previous decade. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals who identify as White dropped drastically by over 40% to 32.58%. There were also new reports of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic. However, there were no reported changes for American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 34.36% | 62.12% | 80.79% |
| White | 54.6% | 32.58% | -40.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 9.2% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |