Explore the Family Name Raquel
The meaning of Raquel
Hispanic (mainly Philippines) and Portuguese: from the female personal name Raquel, a Biblical name of Hebrew origin (see Rachel).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Raquel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Raquel has seen a slight increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 49,249th most popular surname, while by 2010, it had climbed to 47,966th. This represents an upward shift of 2.61%. The census count for this surname also rose from 401 in 2000 to 441 in 2010, marking a 9.98% increase. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #47,966 | 2.61% |
| Count | 401 | 441 | 9.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raquel
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Raquel has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The proportion of those identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander increased by 4.21% to reach 58.73% in 2010. There was also a 14.98% increase in individuals claiming two or more races, moving up to 9.75%. The percentage of Hispanics bearing the name Raquel grew slightly at 3.60%, reaching 20.41% in 2010. On the other hand, the white population with this surname saw a significant decline of 35.68%, falling to 9.30%. The counts for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged and suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 56.36% | 58.73% | 4.21% |
| Hispanic | 19.7% | 20.41% | 3.6% |
| Two or More Races | 8.48% | 9.75% | 14.98% |
| White | 14.46% | 9.3% | -35.68% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |