Explore the Family Name Rathe
The meaning of Rathe
1. German: variant of Rath 1 and 2. This surname was in the past also found in France (Lorraine). 2. German: habitational name from Rathe in Silesia or Rathen in Saxony, Silesia, and Rhineland. 3. German (Räthe): from a southern pet form of the personal name Konrad. 4. Altered form (also Rathé) of French Ratté (see Ratte). 5. Flemish and French (mainly Nord) (Rathé): unexplained. History: Many of the American bearers of the surname Rathe are descendants of Jacques Ratté from France (see Ratte). Their surname (see 4 above) is also spelled Rathé. Some characteristic forenames: French Camille, Fernand, Jacques.
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How common is the last name Rathe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rathe has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Rathe was ranked as the 32,609th most common last name in the United States, and this ranking dropped by 6.83% to 34,835 in 2010. The number of people with the surname also slightly decreased from 664 to 648, marking a -2.41% change. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Rathe per 100,000 people in the US fell by 12% from 0.25 to 0.22 within the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,609 | #34,835 | -6.83% |
| Count | 664 | 648 | -2.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rathe
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Rathe identify as White. However, this demographic saw a slight decrease of 0.89%, dropping from 96.69% in 2000 to 95.83% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Rathers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 2.86%, moving from 1.05% to 1.08%. Additionally, those identifying as two or more races also rose from 1.36% to 1.39%, marking a 2.21% increase. The Hispanic population went from non-existence in 2000 to constitute 1.23% of the Rathe population in 2010. There were no reported changes among those who identify as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 95.83% | -0.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.39% | 2.21% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.05% | 1.08% | 2.86% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |