Explore the Family Name Rannow
The meaning of Rannow
German: perhaps a habitational name from a Slavic form of Rammenau, a place near Bautzen, Lusatia.
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How common is the last name Rannow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Rannow' has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 53,047th most common surname, while in 2010 it dropped to the 53,802nd spot, reflecting a 1.42% decrease. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 366 in 2000 to 384 in 2010, indicating a growth of 4.92%. The proportion of people named Rannow per 100,000 also decreased by 7.14%, going from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,047 | #53,802 | -1.42% |
| Count | 366 | 384 | 4.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rannow
When it comes to ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Rannow' identify as white. In 2000, 97.81% of the 'Rannow' population identified as white, decreasing slightly to 96.35% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of Hispanic identification within this surname group in 2010, accounting for 2.86% of the 'Rannow' population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.81% | 96.35% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |