Explore the Family Name Rann
The meaning of Rann
1. South German: topographic name for someone who lived by an area of wasteland in a forest or field, Middle High German ranne. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): acronymic surname of uncertain derivation. 3. English: variant of Rand. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aviva, Mort.
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How common is the last name Rann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rann has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Rann was ranked as the 37,094th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 41,959th spot, marking a decline of 13.12%. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell by 8.48%, from 566 people in 2000 to 518 people in 2010. This drop is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which went from 0.21 to 0.18, a negative change of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,094 | #41,959 | -13.12% |
| Count | 566 | 518 | -8.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rann
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Rann are of White descent, although there has been a small decrease from 75.62% in 2000 to 72.78% in 2010. However, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname has increased by 30.71%, growing from 10.78% in 2000 to 14.09% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as two or more races have appeared in the 2010 census, making up 1.54% of the Rann population. In contrast, the percentage of Black individuals with this surname dropped slightly from 10.78% to 9.46%. The proportions of Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals remained relatively stable, with no significant changes noted between the two censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.62% | 72.78% | -3.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 10.78% | 14.09% | 30.71% |
| Black | 10.78% | 9.46% | -12.24% |
| Hispanic | 2.12% | 2.12% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |