Explore the Family Name Raquet
The meaning of Raquet
1. German: probably of French origin (see below). 2. French: diminutive of Raque. 3. French: topographic name derived from Old Picard raque ‘marsh, slough, fen’. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Jutta.
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How common is the last name Raquet in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Raquet saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,692nd most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had moved up to 56,972nd place, marking a change of 2.93%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 10.84%, from 323 people in 2000 to 358 in 2010. However, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100k remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #56,972 | 2.93% |
| Count | 323 | 358 | 10.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raquet
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Raquet identify as White. In 2000, a substantial 99.38% identified as such, although this figure fell slightly to 95.25% by 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, by 2010, a small percentage of individuals (1.96%) reported Hispanic ethnicity, and 1.40% identified as Black. No data was available for those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.38% | 95.25% | -4.16% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.96% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |