Explore the Family Name Ratigan
The meaning of Ratigan
Irish: variant of Radigan. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Aidan, Brendan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ratigan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ratigan experienced a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it occupied rank 30,120 with a count of 734, but by 2010, it had slipped to rank 31,453 even as the count slightly increased to 736. This translates to a proportion of 0.27 per 100,000 people in 2000 that dipped to 0.25 per 100,000 in 2010, marking a decrease of 7.41 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,120 | #31,453 | -4.43% |
| Count | 734 | 736 | 0.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ratigan
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the surname Ratigan. The majority, over 95 percent, identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, showing a slight increase from 95.91 to 96.06 percent. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw significant growth, increasing from 1.09 to 2.04 percent. Meanwhile, there was a noticeable drop of 36.13 percent in the number of people who identify with two or more races, falling from 1.91 to 1.22 percent. No change was recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories as the figures remained at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.91% | 96.06% | 0.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 2.04% | 87.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 1.22% | -36.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |