Explore the Family Name Ratts
The meaning of Ratts
Americanized form of German Ratz. Some characteristic forenames: German Hermann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ratts in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ratts has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 53,556th and by 2010, it slipped in rank to 60,636th, marking a decrease of -13.22%. Similarly, the number of people with this surname fell from 362 in 2000 to 332 in 2010, showing an -8.29% change. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decline from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, representing a -15.38% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,556 | #60,636 | -13.22% |
| Count | 362 | 332 | -8.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ratts
When looking at the ethnicity associated with the surname Ratts, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were changes observed from 2000 to 2010. The proportion of individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic disappeared by 2010. On the other hand, those who identified as two or more races increased by 40.41%, from 1.93% in 2000 to 2.71% in 2010. Individuals who identify as Black emerged with a proportion of 1.81% in 2010, while no change was seen for American Indian and Alaskan Native. The White ethnic group saw a slight decrease from 93.92% to 93.37%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.92% | 93.37% | -0.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.93% | 2.71% | 40.41% |
| Black | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.38% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |