Explore the Family Name Raggs
The meaning of Raggs
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Raggs in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Raggs has seen a marginal increase in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Raggs was ranked 56,687th in terms of popularity but improved slightly by 2010 to rank 56,588th. The number of people bearing this surname also grew from 337 in 2000 to 361 in 2010, which represents an increase of 7.12%. However, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #56,588 | 0.17% |
| Count | 337 | 361 | 7.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raggs
The Decennial U.S. Census data for the ethnic identity linked to the surname Raggs revealed significant changes between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnicity associated with the Raggs surname is Black, accounting for 80.71% in 2000, and increased to 89.47% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased significantly from 9.79% to 5.54%. Those identifying as Hispanic also dropped from 8.31% to 3.05%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. A new category of two or more races appeared in 2010 with 1.66% of individuals identifying with multiple ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 80.71% | 89.47% | 10.85% |
| White | 9.79% | 5.54% | -43.41% |
| Hispanic | 8.31% | 3.05% | -63.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |