Explore the Family Name Rattler
The meaning of Rattler
South German (Bavaria, Hesse, and Rhineland-Palatinate): unexplained. In the US, it is found mainly in TX.
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How common is the last name Rattler in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rattler increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 28,856th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to become the 27,164th most common name, marking a change of 5.86%. The number of people bearing the surname also grew during this time period, from 776 individuals in 2000 to 891 in 2010, an increase of 14.82%. The proportion of people with the surname Rattler per 100,000 also saw a slight rise, increasing by 3.45% from 0.29 to 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,856 | #27,164 | 5.86% |
| Count | 776 | 891 | 14.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.3 | 3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rattler
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes within the Rattler surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. While there were no recorded instances of the Rattler surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders and Hispanics in either year, there was a significant increase of 87.76% in those identifying with two or more races. The percentage of Rattlers who identified as White decreased by 16.97%, from 8.25% to 6.85%. Among Black individuals, the percentage also slightly fell from 73.84% to 69.81%, a decrease of 5.46%. However, there was a slight increase in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, going from 14.43% to 15.26%, a change of 5.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 73.84% | 69.81% | -5.46% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 14.43% | 15.26% | 5.75% |
| White | 8.25% | 6.85% | -16.97% |
| Two or More Races | 2.45% | 4.6% | 87.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |