Explore the Family Name Rasmus
The meaning of Rasmus
Danish and North German: from a shortened form of the personal name Erasmus. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Britt, Nelle.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rasmus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rasmus saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,202nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 30,222nd position - an improvement of approximately 3.14%. The number of people with the Rasmus surname also increased during this period, from 703 to 775, representing a 10.24% growth. However, the proportion of people per 100k with the surname Rasmus remained the same at 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,202 | #30,222 | 3.14% |
| Count | 703 | 775 | 10.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rasmus
The ethnic identity distribution of the Rasmus surname also shifted slightly from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with the Rasmus surname are identified as White, making up 88.77%, a marginal decrease from 89.19% in 2000. No individuals were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The proportion of people identifying as Black increased from 6.83% to 7.48% over the decade. There was also an increase in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.14% to 1.42%. However, the representation of those identifying with two or more races decreased notably from 2.42% to 1.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.19% | 88.77% | -0.47% |
| Black | 6.83% | 7.48% | 9.52% |
| Two or More Races | 2.42% | 1.42% | -41.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.42% | 24.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |