Explore the Family Name Rainsford
The meaning of Rainsford
English: variant of Rainford.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rainsford in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rainsford has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 74,398 in terms of popularity and rose to rank 73,464 by 2010, a change of approximately 1.26%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an increase of 9.09%, from 242 people in 2000 to 264 people in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #73,464 | 1.26% |
| Count | 242 | 264 | 9.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rainsford
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Rainsford surname identified as white in both census years, although there was a slight decrease of 2.01% from 95.87% in 2000 to 93.94% in 2010. Meanwhile, the number identifying as Black saw an increase of 46.38%, from 2.07% in 2000 to 3.03% in 2010. No Rainsfords identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.87% | 93.94% | -2.01% |
| Black | 2.07% | 3.03% | 46.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |