Explore the Family Name Ratterman
The meaning of Ratterman
Americanized form of German Ratermann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ratterman in the United States?
The surname "Ratterman" saw a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked as the 41,657th most common surname, dropping to the 44,576th position in 2010, showing a change of -7.01%. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 492 in 2000 to 482 in 2010, a change of -2.03%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people declined by -11.11% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,657 | #44,576 | -7.01% |
| Count | 492 | 482 | -2.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ratterman
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Ratterman surname was predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 98.58% identified as White, with a slight decrease to 97.10% in 2010. There were no Rattermans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both these censuses. However, there was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0% in 2000 to 1.04% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.58% | 97.1% | -1.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.04% | 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% |