Explore the Family Name Ratliffe
The meaning of Ratliffe
English: variant of Ratliff.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ratliffe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ratliffe has seen slight fluctuation in the first decade of the 21st century. In 2000, Ratliffe ranked as the 59,611th most popular surname, a figure that slightly decreased to 61,436 by 2010, marking a 3.06% change. The number of individuals carrying the Ratliffe name, however, increased from 317 in 2000 to 327 in 2010, signifying a growth rate of 3.15%. Despite this rise in count, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 8.33%, indicating that the overall popularity of the Ratliffe surname diminished during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #61,436 | -3.06% |
| Count | 317 | 327 | 3.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ratliffe
When examining the ethnicity of those with the Ratliffe surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a few shifts between 2000 and 2010. There was no reported change in the percentage of Ratliffes who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander or as belonging to two or more races. White Ratliffes saw an increase from 54.57% to 59.33% over the decade, marking an 8.72% change. However, there was a decrease in the percentage of those who identify as Black, dropping from 40.69% in 2000 to 38.53% in 2010, a change of -5.31%. Interestingly, while the Hispanic and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories were represented in 2000, both groups dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.57% | 59.33% | 8.72% |
| Black | 40.69% | 38.53% | -5.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.58% | 0% | 0% |