Explore the Family Name Rainge
The meaning of Rainge
English: variant of Range.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rainge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rainge declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name's rank was 50,366, but by 2010 it had dropped to 57,372, a decrease of nearly 14%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname went down from 390 in 2000 to 355 in 2010, exhibiting an approximate 9% decline. The proportion per 100k also saw a fall of about 14%, going from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,366 | #57,372 | -13.91% |
| Count | 390 | 355 | -8.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rainge
When it comes to ethnic identity, the surname Rainge showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority identified as Black, making up 87.18% in 2000 and slightly less at 86.20% in 2010. The percentage identifying as White increased slightly from 7.18% in 2000 to 7.32% in 2010. A notable change occurred in those identifying with two or more races, which rose dramatically from 2.31% in 2000 to 5.35% in 2010, a growth of about 132%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic, however, dropped from 2.05% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 87.18% | 86.2% | -1.12% |
| White | 7.18% | 7.32% | 1.95% |
| Two or More Races | 2.31% | 5.35% | 131.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |