Explore the Family Name Rasp
The meaning of Rasp
1. German: from Middle High German raspen ‘to scrape together, amass’, a nickname for a greedy person. 2. North German: metonymic occupational name for someone who made rasps or used one in his work, from Middle Low German raspe ‘file, rasp, grater’.
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How common is the last name Rasp in the United States?
The surname Rasp saw a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Rasp was ranked 41,793 in terms of popularity, with a count of 490 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 44,957, and the count also decreased slightly, coming in at 477. This represents a change of -7.57% in rank and -2.65% in count over the decade. The proportion of people named Rasp per 100k also decreased from 0.18% to 0.16%, marking an 11.11% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,793 | #44,957 | -7.57% |
| Count | 490 | 477 | -2.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rasp
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rasp, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is predominantly found among individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 96.53% of those with the surname identified as White, a figure which declined slightly to 94.76% by 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic made up 1.63% of the Rasp population in 2000, but this figure increased significantly by 67.48% to 2.73% in 2010. People identifying with two or more races also increased, from 1.43% in 2000 to 1.68% in 2010, marking a change of 17.48%. There were no individuals with the surname Rasp who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.53% | 94.76% | -1.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 2.73% | 67.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.68% | 17.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |