Explore the Family Name Raish
The meaning of Raish
Americanized form of German Raisch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Raish in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Raish' has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade. In 2000, it ranked 73,412 in popularity and fell to 79,846 by 2010, marking an 8.76% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also diminished slightly from 246 in 2000 to 238 in 2010, representing a 3.25% reduction. The proportion per 100k people similarly dropped by 11.11% from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #79,846 | -8.76% |
| Count | 246 | 238 | -3.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raish
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the 'Raish' surname primarily identify as White. In 2000, 92.68% of those with this surname identified as White, and while this number decreased minimally to 91.60% in 2010, it still constitutes a majority. Interestingly, the proportion identifying with two or more races increased significantly by 65.52%, jumping from 2.03% in 2000 to 3.36% in 2010. The category of American Indian and Alaskan Native made its appearance for the first time in 2010 with 2.10%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic identification dropped to zero in 2010, from 2.44% in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.68% | 91.6% | -1.17% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 3.36% | 65.52% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.44% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |