Explore the Family Name Rathmann
The meaning of Rathmann
German: occupational name for a counselor or arbitrator, or a nickname for a man respected for his opinions and advice, from Middle High German, Middle Low German rāt ‘counsel’ + man ‘man’, in Hesse also ‘executioner’. Some characteristic forenames: German Aloysius, Detlef, Ernst, Fritz, Heinz, Horst, Joerg, Karlheinz, Otto, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Rathmann in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rathmann has moderately increased in popularity over a decade. In 2000, its rank was 31,738 and it rose to 31,412 by the year 2010, marking a 1.03% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 688 in 2000 to 737 in 2010, a substantial growth rate of 7.12%. However, the proportion per 100k people decreased slightly from 0.26 to 0.25, reflecting a small decrease in relative frequency.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,738 | #31,412 | 1.03% |
| Count | 688 | 737 | 7.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rathmann
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rathmann, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly linked to white ethnicity. This group accounted for 96.22% of the Rathmanns in 2000, decreasing slightly to 94.71% in 2010. The next largest group is those who identify with two or more races, which increased from 1.02% in 2000 to 1.36% in 2010, a significant change of 33.33%. Furthermore, there was a noticeable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, growing from 1.89% in 2000 to 2.44% in 2010. It's interesting to note that while there were no individuals identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010, the surname had emerged among the Black population at a rate of 0.81%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander category and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.22% | 94.71% | -1.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 2.44% | 29.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 1.36% | 33.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |