Explore the Family Name Raison
The meaning of Raison
1. English (Somerset): variant of Rayson. 2. French: nickname for a man of reason, good judgement, or wise words, from Old French raison ‘reason; faculty to argue, to judge well’ (from Latin ratio, genitive rationis).
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How common is the last name Raison in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Raison has slightly decreased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 52,077th in popularity, with 375 individuals carrying this name. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 54,864th, a change of -5.35 percent. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of people with the surname Raison remained stable at 375 during both census years. This indicates that while the surname's ranking declined, its absolute prevalence did not.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,077 | #54,864 | -5.35% |
| Count | 375 | 375 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raison
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Raison, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting trends. The largest ethnic group identifying with the surname Raison in both census years were White, followed by Black. The percentage of Whites with this surname slightly decreased from 66.67% in 2000 to 64.80% in 2010, while the percentage of Blacks remained consistent at 29.60%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races increased significantly by 37.56% over the decade. Notably, the surname Raison appeared among the Hispanic population for the first time in 2010, whereas there were no instances of Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives with the surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.67% | 64.8% | -2.8% |
| Black | 29.6% | 29.6% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.13% | 2.93% | 37.56% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |