Explore the Family Name Ratledge
The meaning of Ratledge
English (Northamptonshire): variant of Rutledge.
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How common is the last name Ratledge in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ratledge has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ratledge ranked 32,488 in terms of popularity and by 2010 had dropped to 34,223, a decrease of 5.34%. The number of people with this surname also declined during this time frame, albeit marginally, from 667 to 663, marking a 0.6% decrease. The proportion of individuals named Ratledge per 100k individuals in the U.S. population dipped by 12%, from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,488 | #34,223 | -5.34% |
| Count | 667 | 663 | -0.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ratledge
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ratledge. In 2000, 94% of those with the Ratledge surname identified as White, a proportion that slightly decreased to 93.67% in 2010. Those identifying as Black made up 2.55% of the Ratledge population in 2000, but this percentage fell significantly to 1.21% in 2010. The percentage of Ratledges who identify with two or more races increased from 1.8% to 2.71% over the decade. Notably, the census reported no Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives with the surname in either year, and the data for Hispanics was suppressed in 2000 for privacy reasons, however, by 2010, they accounted for 1.06% of individuals with the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94% | 93.67% | -0.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 2.71% | 50.56% |
| Black | 2.55% | 1.21% | -52.55% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.75% | 0% | 0% |