Explore the Family Name Ranker
The meaning of Ranker
German: 1. topographic name from Ranke 2. 2. variant of Rang 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ranker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ranker saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 39,678th in terms of prevalence and by 2010 it had slid to 46,314th. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell from 521 to 460, representing a drop of approximately 11.71%. Consequently, the proportion of Rankers per 100,000 people shrank by 15.79% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,678 | #46,314 | -16.72% |
| Count | 521 | 460 | -11.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ranker
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ranker, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of Rankers identified as White in both years, there was a slight decrease from 94.05% to 90.65%. The percentage of Rankers identifying as Black increased from 2.88% to 4.35%. There was also a notable increase in the percentage of Rankers identifying with two or more races, which grew from 1.15% to 2.61%. However, the percentage of Rankers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained low at just over 1% in 2010, while those identifying as Hispanic dropped to zero. The proportion of Rankers who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained suppressed for privacy concerns.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.05% | 90.65% | -3.62% |
| Black | 2.88% | 4.35% | 51.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 2.61% | 126.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |