Explore the Family Name Ratterree
The meaning of Ratterree
Probably an altered form of Scottish Rattray.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ratterree in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ratterree's popularity has shifted slightly over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked at 31,658 among all surnames in the United States, and by 2010 it moved to 32,750, marking a decrease of 3.45%. As for the count, it saw a small rise from 690 in 2000 to 701 individuals carrying the Ratterree name in 2010, showing a growth of 1.59%. Notably, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 7.69% during this period, from 0.26 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,658 | #32,750 | -3.45% |
| Count | 690 | 701 | 1.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ratterree
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identifying with the Ratterree surname remained those of White ethnicity, although their percentage dropped slightly from 95.36% in 2000 to 94.01% in 2010. The Hispanic representation increased by 37.93%, from 1.45% to 2.00% within the same timeframe. For those identifying as two or more races, there was a significant increase of 112.64%, rising from 0.87% to 1.85%. However, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 15.76%, from 2.03% to 1.71%. There were no recorded individuals with the Ratterree surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.36% | 94.01% | -1.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 2% | 37.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0.87% | 1.85% | 112.64% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.03% | 1.71% | -15.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |