Explore the Family Name Raiola
The meaning of Raiola
Italian: possibly from a derivative of Raia. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Domenic, Enrico, Filomena, Pasquale, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Raiola in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Raiola showed a slight dip in popularity rank moving from 69,428 in 2000 to 69,793 in 2010, a change of -0.53%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.44% during the same period, from 264 in 2000 to 281 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Raiola per 100k remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #69,793 | -0.53% |
| Count | 264 | 281 | 6.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raiola
Turning to ethnic identities associated with the surname Raiola, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a majority of the individuals with this name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, accounting for 91.67% and 91.46% respectively. The percentage of those identifying as having two or more races declined from 4.92% in 2000 to 3.56% in 2010. The Hispanic representation amongst Raiolas experienced growth during the decade, increasing from 1.89% to 3.20%. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of the Raiola surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Blacks, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.67% | 91.46% | -0.23% |
| Two or More Races | 4.92% | 3.56% | -27.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 3.2% | 69.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |