Explore the Family Name Raudales
The meaning of Raudales
Hispanic (mainly Honduras): topographic name from Spanish raudales, the plural of raudal ‘torrent’ (from Latin rapitus).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Raudales in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Raudales has risen in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname improved significantly from 49,965 in 2000 to 26,492 in 2010, a change of approximately 47%. This rise is reflected in the count of individuals with this surname, which more than doubled from 394 to 921 during the same period. Accordingly, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also saw an increase of around 107%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,965 | #26,492 | 46.98% |
| Count | 394 | 921 | 133.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.31 | 106.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raudales
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Raudales surname is most commonly associated with the Hispanic ethnic identity. In 2000, around 94.42% of those with the surname identified as Hispanic, and this percentage slightly increased to 95.87% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as White declined slightly from 3.55% to 3.37%. There was a substantial decrease in those identifying as Black, dropping to 0.76% in 2010 from 1.52% in 2000. There were no reported individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.42% | 95.87% | 1.54% |
| White | 3.55% | 3.37% | -5.07% |
| Black | 1.52% | 0.76% | -50% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |