Explore the Family Name Ratzloff
The meaning of Ratzloff
Altered form of German Ratzlaff.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ratzloff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ratzloff has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked 67,725 and by 2010 its rank had slightly dipped to 71,478, marking a 5.54% decline. The count of individuals with this surname, however, increased marginally from 272 in 2000 to 273 in 2010, an increase of 0.37%. However, the proportion of Ratzloffs per 100,000 people saw a 10% decrease over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #71,478 | -5.54% |
| Count | 272 | 273 | 0.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ratzloff
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ratzloff, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals significant predominance of the White ethnicity, although there has been a minor shift over time. In 2000, about 97.06% of Ratzloffs identified as White, but that percentage dropped to 93.41% by 2010, a change of -3.76%. Over the same decade, the data shows a rise in the number of Ratzloffs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, from 0% to 1.83% and 2.93% respectively. No changes were observed in the proportions of Ratzloffs identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.06% | 93.41% | -3.76% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.83% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |