Explore the Family Name Rauber
The meaning of Rauber
German (Räuber) and Swiss German: unflattering nickname, from Middle High German roubære ‘robber, bandit, highwayman’. Some characteristic forenames: German Florian, Hans, Otto.
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How common is the last name Rauber in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rauber saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rauber was ranked 39,499th in terms of prevalence but slid to the 42,790th position by 2010, marking an 8.33% drop in rank. Additionally, the number of individuals carrying the Rauber surname decreased from 524 in 2000 to 506 in 2010, a reduction of 3.44%. The proportion of people named Rauber per 100,000 also diminished by 10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,499 | #42,790 | -8.33% |
| Count | 524 | 506 | -3.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rauber
In relation to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those with the Rauber surname identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 97.52% in 2000 to 95.65% in 2010. Over the same period, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase, rising from 1.72% to 3.36%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Rauber surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.52% | 95.65% | -1.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 3.36% | 95.35% |
| 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% |