Explore the Family Name Rase
The meaning of Rase
1. German: from a short form of the personal name Erasmus, or from a short form of a Slavic personal name with the first element rad ‘merry, glad’. Compare Rasch 3 and Ras 2. 2. South German (Räse): variant of Räss, unflattering nickname from Middle High German ræʒe ‘sharp, biting, cutting; wild, furious’. Compare Race. 3. English (of Norman origin): variant of Race.
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How common is the last name Rase in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rase has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Rase was ranked 39,176th in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 52,736th, representing a 34.61% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 25.71% during this period, from 529 in 2000 to 393 in 2010. Similarly, the proportion of people named Rase per 100,000 residents declined by 35%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,176 | #52,736 | -34.61% |
| Count | 529 | 393 | -25.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.13 | -35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rase
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Rase also shifted between 2000 and 2010, as per the data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority of those bearing the surname identified as white both in 2000 (97.92%) and 2010 (95.67%), there was a slight decrease of 2.3%. There was an increase in the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, moving from 1.32% in 2000 to 1.78% in 2010, indicating a growth of 34.85%. Additionally, by 2010, 1.27% of people with the surname Rase reported having two or more ethnic identities, a category not reported in 2000. No individuals identified as Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.92% | 95.67% | -2.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.32% | 1.78% | 34.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |