Explore the Family Name Rask
The meaning of Rask
Danish and Swedish: nickname from rask ‘quick’; in Sweden, a soldier’s name. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Niels, Ejnar, Knud, Lars.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rask in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rask has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 20,654th and by 2010, it had dropped to 21,842nd, a decline of approximately 5.75%. The number of individuals with the Rask surname remained relatively consistent throughout this period, decreasing slightly from 1,191 in 2000 to 1,190 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,654 | #21,842 | -5.75% |
| Count | 1,191 | 1,190 | -0.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.4 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rask
The ethnicity associated with the surname Rask, as per information from the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 94.62% in 2010, a fractional decrease from 94.79% in 2000. Other ethnicities associated with the Rask surname include Hispanic, which saw a minor increase from 2.02% in 2000 to 2.18% in 2010, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, which increased from 0.84% in 2000 to 1.09% in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races decreased from 1.76% in 2000 to 1.09% in 2010. No individuals with the Rask surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.79% | 94.62% | -0.18% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 2.18% | 7.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 1.09% | -38.07% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.84% | 1.09% | 29.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |