Explore the Family Name Raible
The meaning of Raible
South German (Swabia): variant diminutive from Räuber ‘robber, bandit’ (see Rauber). Compare Ribelin. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Egon, Erwin, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Raible in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Raible surname saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at number 35,003 but it moved up to 34,353 by 2010, an improvement of 1.86%. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased from 610 in 2000 to 660 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 8.2%. However, when adjusted for the population size, the proportion of Raibles per 100,000 people dipped slightly from 0.23 to 0.22, a reduction of 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,003 | #34,353 | 1.86% |
| Count | 610 | 660 | 8.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raible
In terms of the ethnic identity associated with the surname Raible, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority of individuals identify as White. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of Raibles identifying as White rose marginally from 95.90% to 96.97%, an increase of 1.12%. Individuals identifying with two or more races declined significantly from 1.80% in 2000 to 0.76% in 2010, a decrease of 57.78%. The proportion of Raibles identifying as Hispanic fell from 1.15% to 1.06% during the same period. There were no recorded instances of Raibles identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 96.97% | 1.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 1.06% | -7.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 0.76% | -57.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |