Explore the Family Name Raikes
The meaning of Raikes
English: variant of Rakes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Raikes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Raikes has seen a slight decrease over the years. In 2000, Raikes was ranked 34,630 in terms of commonality and by 2010, it had dropped to rank 39,837—a change of -15.04 percent. The actual count of individuals with this last name also decreased from 618 to 551 during this period, representing a decrease of -10.84 percent. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also fell from 0.23 to 0.19, marking a -17.39 percent change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,630 | #39,837 | -15.04% |
| Count | 618 | 551 | -10.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.19 | -17.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raikes
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Raikes, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Raikes surname identified as White, with percentages of 85.44 in 2000 and 82.76 in 2010. During this decade, there was a minor increase in those identifying as Black, rising from 12.62 percent to 14.16 percent. Another noticeable change was seen in the category of "Two or More Races", which went from zero representation in 2000 to 2.00 percent in 2010. However, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.44% | 82.76% | -3.14% |
| Black | 12.62% | 14.16% | 12.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |