Explore the Family Name Raths
The meaning of Raths
Swiss German: variant of Rath 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Raths in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Raths has seen a rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Raths was ranked 66,274th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 61,585th spot, marking a 7.08% increase in its rank. There was also an increase in the number of people with this surname, from 279 in 2000 to 326 in 2010, illustrating a 16.85% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #61,585 | 7.08% |
| Count | 279 | 326 | 16.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raths
In regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that the majority of individuals with the Raths surname identify as White. In 2000, a significant 98.92% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 97.24% by 2010. The data for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native was either zero or suppressed for privacy reasons in both years. However, there was a noticeable appearance of Hispanic ethnicity in 2010 that was not present in 2000, showing a change in the ethnic makeup of those with the Raths surname over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.92% | 97.24% | -1.7% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |