Explore the Family Name Rallis
The meaning of Rallis
1. Greek: patronymic from a derivative of the personal name Raoul, Greek form of Rudolf via Old French (see also Ralph), which is well attested in the Byzantine Empire in the medieval period. 2. English (Lancashire): variant of Rawlins. Some characteristic forenames: Greek Christos, Fotini, Fotios, Isidoros, Panos, Savvas, Sotirios, Stelios.
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How common is the last name Rallis in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rallis saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 39,176 in popularity with a count of 529 people bearing this name, equating to roughly 0.2 out of every 100,000 people. As of 2010, though, the rank had dropped to 40,371 while the total count increased to 542 individuals. This increase in count did not affect the proportion per 100,000, which decreased by 10% to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,176 | #40,371 | -3.05% |
| Count | 529 | 542 | 2.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rallis
Regarding ethnicity distribution among those with the surname Rallis, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most identified as White both in 2000 (94.33%) and 2010 (92.62%). While there was a slight decrease in the percentage identifying as White and those identifying with two or more races over the decade, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.65% in 2000 to 4.24% in 2010. It's worth noting that no one with the surname Rallis identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both these census years. Interestingly, a small percentage began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, a category that previously had no representation in the year 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.33% | 92.62% | -1.81% |
| Hispanic | 2.65% | 4.24% | 60% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.27% | 1.29% | -43.17% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |