Explore the Family Name Ransier
The meaning of Ransier
Probably an altered form of Swiss German Ramseyer (see Ramseur).
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How common is the last name Ransier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ransier has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. Ranked as the 49,057th most popular surname in the year 2000, it dropped to the 52,482nd position by 2010, marking a change of -6.98%. The number of people using this surname also fell from 403 in 2000 to 395 in 2010, indicating a decline of -1.99%. In terms of proportion per 100k people, there was a decrease of -13.33% between these two years, moving from 0.15 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,057 | #52,482 | -6.98% |
| Count | 403 | 395 | -1.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ransier
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ransier, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 91.81% in 2000 to 88.10% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic increased by 42.74%, going up from 2.48% to 3.54%. Notably, the proportion of people identifying with Two or more races rose significantly by 132.76%, from 1.74% to 4.05%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in either census, while the Black demographic appeared in 2010 at 2.03%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category, however, disappeared entirely in the 2010 census after representing 1.74% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.81% | 88.1% | -4.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 4.05% | 132.76% |
| Hispanic | 2.48% | 3.54% | 42.74% |
| Black | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.74% | 0% | 0% |