Explore the Family Name Ranshaw
The meaning of Ranshaw
English (Lincolnshire): variant of Renshaw.
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How common is the last name Ranshaw in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ranshaw has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ranshaw was ranked 63,297th in popularity but dropped to 75,069th by 2010, marking an 18.6% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 295 in 2000 to 257 in 2010, representing a decline of 12.88%. As a result, the proportion of people named Ranshaw per 100,000 people fell from 0.11 to 0.09 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #75,069 | -18.6% |
| Count | 295 | 257 | -12.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ranshaw
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of people with the surname Ranshaw identify as White, though there was a slight decrease in this group from 96.95% in 2000 to 95.72% in 2010. No individuals identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander, belonging to two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 0% in 2000 to 3.11% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.95% | 95.72% | -1.27% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.11% | 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% |