Explore the Family Name Rans
The meaning of Rans
English (Suffolk): variant of Rance. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Rans in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rans notably changed in terms of popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from the 66,676th position to 77,264th during this period, representing a decrease of almost 16%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname dropped by approximately 10%, with a total of 277 people in 2000 down to 248 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Rans per 100,000 people also decreased by 20%, going from 0.1 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #77,264 | -15.88% |
| Count | 277 | 248 | -10.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rans
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rans. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname identified as White, making up 93.14% of the total; this rose to 95.97% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 2.53% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Similarly, the number of Hispanic individuals with this surname went from 1.81% to none within the same time frame. There were no changes reported for those identifying as two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.14% | 95.97% | 3.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.53% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |