Explore the Family Name Ralphs
The meaning of Ralphs
English: variant of Ralph, with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ralphs in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Ralphs" has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 37,835th most popular surname in the United States and by 2010, it had climbed to the 36,900th position, marking a 2.47% rise in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 552 in 2000 to 605 in 2010, a growth rate of 9.6%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Ralphs per 100k increased by 5.0% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,835 | #36,900 | 2.47% |
| Count | 552 | 605 | 9.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.21 | 5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ralphs
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the surname "Ralphs", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority are categorized as White, although there was a slight decrease (0.43%) in this group from 2000 (97.28%) to 2010 (96.86%). There were no recorded individuals with this surname identified as either Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, however by 2010, there was a small emergence (0.99%) in the Asian/Pacific Islander category. The percentage of Ralphs identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 13.79%, going from 1.45% in 2000 to 1.65% in 2010. No change was observed in the category of those identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.28% | 96.86% | -0.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 1.65% | 13.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |