Explore the Family Name Ralstin
The meaning of Ralstin
Scottish: variant of Ralston.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ralstin in the United States?
Based on data drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Ralstin" experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, the name fell from 51,458th place in 2000 to 56,836th in 2010, which is a drop of approximately 10.45%. The actual count of people with this surname also decreased from 380 to 359 during this period, representing a reduction of about 5.53%. Additionally, the proportion of people named Ralstin per 100,000 individuals dwindled by 14.29%, going from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,458 | #56,836 | -10.45% |
| Count | 380 | 359 | -5.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ralstin
In regard to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname "Ralstin" identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, albeit with a minor decrease from 95.00% to 93.31%. The percentage of those claiming two or more ethnicities also declined slightly from 2.63% to 2.23%. Meanwhile, there was a new emergence of people identifying as Hispanic within this surname group, moving from 0% in 2000 to 3.34% in 2010. There were no reported changes among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 93.31% | -1.78% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.34% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.63% | 2.23% | -15.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |