Explore the Family Name Ralda
The meaning of Ralda
Catalan: perhaps related to the Aragonese word ralda ‘wedge of a fruit’. This surname is most common in Guatemala.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ralda in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ralda has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 83,004 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 60,196; this is an impressive increase of 27.48 percent. The count of individuals with the surname also saw substantial growth during this decade, rising from 211 to 335, which represents a 58.77 percent increase. In terms of proportion per 100k people, the name jumped from 0.08 to 0.11, up by 37.5 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,004 | #60,196 | 27.48% |
| Count | 211 | 335 | 58.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ralda
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Ralda identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 96.21 percent of Raldas were Hispanic, and although there was a slight decrease, the percentage remained high at 95.22 in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Raldas who identify as White nearly doubled from 2.37 percent in 2000 to 4.48 percent in 2010. There were no noted changes in the percentages of Raldas who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.21% | 95.22% | -1.03% |
| White | 2.37% | 4.48% | 89.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |