Explore the Family Name Rattner
The meaning of Rattner
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Ratner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rattner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rattner witnessed a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 50,055 in popularity and by 2010, it slipped to the 51,281st position, marking a change of -2.45%. However, the number of people bearing the surname Rattner increased from 393 in 2000 to 406 in 2010, indicating a rise of 3.31%. The proportion of the surname per 100k people decreased by -6.67% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,055 | #51,281 | -2.45% |
| Count | 393 | 406 | 3.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rattner
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Rattner surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals identify as White. In 2000, this percentage was at 97.71%, but it slightly declined to 96.55% by 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Interestingly, there was an emergence of Hispanic ethnicity among those with the Rattner surname in 2010, accounting for 2.22% of the total. The category of "Two or more races" remained constant at 0% across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.71% | 96.55% | -1.19% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.22% | 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% |