Explore the Family Name Rakich
The meaning of Rakich
Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Rakić (see Rakic). Some characteristic forenames: Serbian or Croatian Milan, Dmitar, Drago, Radmila.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rakich in the United States?
The surname Rakich, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 66,676 in popularity, and by 2010, it fell to rank 77,264, a drop of approximately 15.88%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this name also declined during the same period from 277 to 248, indicating a reduction of approximately 10.47%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a significant fall of 20%, going down from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #77,264 | -15.88% |
| Count | 277 | 248 | -10.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rakich
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that most individuals with the Rakich surname identify as White. In 2000, about 98.19% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which decreased slightly to 96.37% in 2010. However, there was a small percentage (1.81%) in 2000 who identified as Hispanic, but this number dropped to zero in 2010. There were no significant changes or figures for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.19% | 96.37% | -1.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |