Explore the Family Name Rasnake
The meaning of Rasnake
Variant of Rasnick, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rasnake in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rasnake has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 20,382nd in 2000, it slid to the 21,237th spot in 2010, marking a 4.19% drop. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually rose slightly from 1,212 to 1,235, a 1.9% increase. Nevertheless, as a proportion per 100k people, the presence of the Rasnake surname has dipped by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,382 | #21,237 | -4.19% |
| Count | 1,212 | 1,235 | 1.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.42 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rasnake
Regarding ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there were significant changes in the ethnic identity associated with the name Rasnake from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander almost doubled, increasing from 0.58% to 0.89%, representing a 53.45% change. There was an even more stunning increase among those identifying with two or more races, soaring from 0.5% to 1.54%, which is an increase of 208%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals who identify as White decreased slightly, from 98.35% to 96.11%, a small change of -2.28%. Interestingly, the data shows that a new segment emerged, with 1.05% of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, compared to none in 2000. The categories Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.35% | 96.11% | -2.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0.5% | 1.54% | 208% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 0.89% | 53.45% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |