Explore the Family Name Ragle
The meaning of Ragle
German (Rägle): perhaps from an ancient Germanic personal name, Ragilo, formed with rag- ‘counsel’, but more likely an altered form of Regel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ragle in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ragle has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it dropped from 19,537 in 2000 to 22,637 in 2010, marking a decrease of about 15.87%. The total count of people with this surname also fell from 1,278 in 2000 to 1,134 in 2010, a drop of approximately 11.27%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 population declined by 19.15%, changing from 0.47 in 2000 to 0.38 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,537 | #22,637 | -15.87% |
| Count | 1,278 | 1,134 | -11.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.38 | -19.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ragle
The ethnicity associated with the surname Ragle has seen some changes over the years as well, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority identifying as White saw a slight decrease from 94.84% in 2000 to 93.65% in 2010, the Hispanic representation increased significantly from 1.17% in 2000 to 2.29% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander representation emerged with 1.06% in 2010 from zero previously. Those claiming two or more races decreased from 1.80% in 2000 to 1.59% in 2010. However, there were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both the years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.84% | 93.65% | -1.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 2.29% | 95.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 1.59% | -11.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.25% | 0% | 0% |