Explore the Family Name Raske
The meaning of Raske
Germanized form of Polish Raszka, Sorbian Rašk and Raška (see Raschke), and possibly also of some other similar (like-sounding) Slavic surname.
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How common is the last name Raske in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Raske has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 43,377th and by 2010, it dropped to 45,569th, signaling a -5.05% change. The count remained steady at 469 individuals bearing this surname. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a slight decrease from 0.17 to 0.16, indicating a -5.88% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,377 | #45,569 | -5.05% |
| Count | 469 | 469 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raske
Considering ethnicity based on the information from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of people with the surname Raske identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 96.59% to 93.60%. The Hispanic representation within this group saw an increase of 30.69%, growing from 2.77% to 3.62%. A new development in 2010 was the appearance of individuals identifying with two or more races, making up 1.71% of those with the Raske surname. Meanwhile, there were no changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories as they maintained a 0% representation throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 93.6% | -3.1% |
| Hispanic | 2.77% | 3.62% | 30.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |