Explore the Family Name Rahe
The meaning of Rahe
German: nickname for a rough individual, northern variant of Rauh (see Rau).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rahe in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rahe has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, Rahe was ranked 17,530 in terms of popularity and rose marginally to 17,682 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 0.87%. However, the count of individuals with the Rahe surname increased from 1,481 in 2000 to 1,587 in 2010, showcasing a growth rate of 7.16%. The proportion per 100,000 people also showed a small decline from 0.55 in 2000 to 0.54 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,530 | #17,682 | -0.87% |
| Count | 1,481 | 1,587 | 7.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.54 | -1.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rahe
The ethnic identity of individuals with the Rahe surname has shown some shifts between 2000 and 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 95.61% in 2000 to 92.69% in 2010. There were increases in all other identified ethnicities: Asian/Pacific Islander representation went from 0% to 1.39%, those reporting two or more races grew from 0.81% to 1.45%, the Hispanic population increased from 1.01% to 1.39%, and the Black population grew from 1.49% to 1.76%. Additionally, individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented in 2000 but made up 1.32% of the Rahe population in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.61% | 92.69% | -3.05% |
| Black | 1.49% | 1.76% | 18.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 1.45% | 79.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 1.39% | 37.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |