Explore the Family Name Rasa
The meaning of Rasa
1. Italian (Sicily; Rasà and Ràsa): habitational name from any of several places called Razzà in Sicily and Calabria. 2. Italian (Veneto): habitational name from Rasa in Rovigo province, but in some cases possibly from dialect rasa ‘resin’, denoting a resin collector or seller. 3. Indian: name of unexplained etymology, borne traditionally by leather workers (Mochi sub-caste).
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How common is the last name Rasa in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Rasa, as indicated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rasa ranked 60,557 in terms of popularity amongst surnames in the United States, but this ranking dropped to 65,782 by 2010, a decline of approximately 8.63%. The count of people with the surname also experienced a minor decrease during this period, falling from 311 in 2000 to 301 in 2010, a drop of about 3.22%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Rasa per 100,000 people fell by 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #65,782 | -8.63% |
| Count | 311 | 301 | -3.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rasa
Regarding ethnic identity associated with the surname Rasa, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals an interesting shift between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both years (83.28% in 2000 and 74.09% in 2010), there was a significant increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 9% to 13.95%. Similarly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic almost doubled, increasing from 2.89% to 5.65%. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals with the Rasa surname identifying as two or more races saw a slight decrease, from 4.18% to 3.99%. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.28% | 74.09% | -11.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9% | 13.95% | 55% |
| Hispanic | 2.89% | 5.65% | 95.5% |
| Two or More Races | 4.18% | 3.99% | -4.55% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |