Explore the Family Name Raich
The meaning of Raich
1. South German: variant of Reich. 2. Czech: nickname for a wealthy man or perhaps in some cases an ironic nickname for a pauper, from a Czech spelling of German reich ‘rich’. 3. Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Rajić and Raić: patronymic from a pet form of the South Slavic personal names beginning with Ra- or containing the element rad ‘merry, glad’.
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How common is the last name Raich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Raich has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 61,855 in 2000, it fell to 63,524 by 2010, marking a decrease of 2.7%. However, the number of individuals carrying this surname increased marginally from 303 to 314 during the same period, growing by 3.63%. The proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #63,524 | -2.7% |
| Count | 303 | 314 | 3.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raich
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a predominantly White representation among those with the Raich surname. In 2000, about 96.7% identified as White, which slightly dropped to 95.22% by 2010. Interestingly, the proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw an increase, registering at 1.59% and 1.91% respectively in 2010 from zero in 2000. Other ethnic identities such as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those indicating two or more races, showed no significant presence within this surname group over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 95.22% | -1.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |