Explore the Family Name Rain
The meaning of Rain
1. English and Scottish: variant of Raine. 2. German: topographic name from Middle High German rein ‘margin, boundary’, or a habitational name from a place in Bavaria named with this word.
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How common is the last name Rain in the United States?
The surname Rain held a rank of 26,361 in terms of popularity in the year 2000, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. By 2010, it had slightly dropped in rank to 26,630, representing a decrease of 1.02%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 871 in 2000 to 915 in 2010, equating to a growth of 5.05%. As for the proportion per 100,000 people, it declined by 3.12%, from 0.32 to 0.31 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,361 | #26,630 | -1.02% |
| Count | 871 | 915 | 5.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rain
As per the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rain showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander significantly increased by 172.27%, moving from 3.21% to 8.74%. Those reporting two or more races saw a modest rise from 2.99% to 3.17%. Notably, the proportion of White individuals decreased from 84.39% to 74.64%. Hispanic representation grew by 63.96%, while those identifying as Black rose by 24.69%. Lastly, there was an increase of 56.35% among individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.39% | 74.64% | -11.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.21% | 8.74% | 172.27% |
| Black | 4.82% | 6.01% | 24.69% |
| Hispanic | 3.33% | 5.46% | 63.96% |
| Two or More Races | 2.99% | 3.17% | 6.02% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.26% | 1.97% | 56.35% |