Explore the Family Name Ratzel
The meaning of Ratzel
German: 1. habitational name from a place so named in Lower Saxony. 2. from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name (see Rath 2). Some characteristic forenames: German Gunther, Otto.
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How common is the last name Ratzel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ratzel has seen a slight dip in popularity over a decade. The rank of this surname fell from 59,453 in 2000 to 68,547 in 2010, marking a decrease of 15.3%. On a similar note, the count, that is the number of individuals with the surname Ratzel, also saw a fall from 318 in 2000 to 287 in 2010, dropping by 9.75%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 16.67% from 0.12 to 0.1 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #68,547 | -15.3% |
| Count | 318 | 287 | -9.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ratzel
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Ratzel, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes. In 2000, 92.77% identified as White, but this figure fell slightly to 90.24% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.89% in 2000 to 2.79% in 2010, marking an increase of 47.62%. Meanwhile, the proportion of Black individuals with this surname increased mildly from 3.46% to 3.83% over the decade. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category saw an emergence in 2010 with 1.74%, having not been represented in 2000. No representation was recorded for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or those identifying with two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.77% | 90.24% | -2.73% |
| Black | 3.46% | 3.83% | 10.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 2.79% | 47.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.74% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |