Explore the Family Name Randolf
The meaning of Randolf
English and German: variant of Randolph.
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How common is the last name Randolf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Randolf" has shown a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 51,233, but by 2010, it had dropped to 59,171, indicating a decrease in popularity of 15.49%. Similarly, the number of individuals carrying this surname also fell from 382 in 2000 to 342 in 2010, marking a 10.47% reduction. The proportion per 100k people also saw a decrease from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, a fall of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #59,171 | -15.49% |
| Count | 382 | 342 | -10.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Randolf
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While there were no reported individuals with the Randolf surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, other ethnicities saw changes. Those identifying as two or more races increased from 1.57% to 2.34%, a rise of 49.04%. Whites with the surname increased from 47.91% to 54.39%, an increase of 13.53%. Hispanics saw the most significant rise, going from 2.62% to 4.68%, a whopping 78.63% increase. Conversely, those identifying as Black decreased from 45.81% to 36.84%, a drop of 19.58%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.91% | 54.39% | 13.53% |
| Black | 45.81% | 36.84% | -19.58% |
| Hispanic | 2.62% | 4.68% | 78.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 2.34% | 49.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |