Explore the Family Name Rasche
The meaning of Rasche
1. German: variant of Rasch 1 and 2. 2. Germanized form of Sorbian or Czech Raš and Polish Raś (see Ras 2, compare Rasch 3), and possibly also of some other similar (like-sounding) (and cognate) Slavic name. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhardt, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Rasche in the United States?
The Rasche surname saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 26,239th most common surname but climbed to 25,701st by 2010, reflecting a positive change of 2.05 percent. The number of people with this surname also increased during this decade, with the count rising from 876 individuals in 2000 to 959 in 2010, an upward shift of 9.47 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people named Rasche per 100,000 residents also grew by 3.13 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,239 | #25,701 | 2.05% |
| Count | 876 | 959 | 9.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.33 | 3.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rasche
An examination of the ethnic identity associated with the Rasche surname, derives from data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals some shifts over the same period. In 2000, nearly all, or 97.83 percent, identified as White. This percentage fell slightly to 95.41 percent by 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled from 0.57 percent to 1.25 percent, and those identifying as Hispanic tripled from 0.80 percent to 2.50 percent. The percentage of people identifying with two or more races also rose, albeit modestly from 0.57 percent to 0.73 percent. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.83% | 95.41% | -2.47% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 2.5% | 212.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 1.25% | 119.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.57% | 0.73% | 28.07% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |