Explore the Family Name Rauen
The meaning of Rauen
German: 1. variant of Rau 1. 2. perhaps a habitational name from a place called die kalte Raue in northern Germany, denoting a wild, wooded area. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Mathias, Matthias.
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How common is the last name Rauen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rauen has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,933rd most common surname, while in 2010 it climbed to the rank of 32,710th. This represents an upward change of 3.6%. The count of people bearing this surname also grew from 633 in 2000 to 702 in 2010, marking a rise of 10.9%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Rauen surname per 100,000 increased by 4.35% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,933 | #32,710 | 3.6% |
| Count | 633 | 702 | 10.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.24 | 4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rauen
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of people with the Rauen surname identify as White. In 2000, approximately 98.74% identified as such, though this number slightly decreased to 97.15% in 2010. While in 2000 there were no instances of individuals identifying as Black or Two or more races, by 2010 these categories saw changes. Specifically, 0.85% identified as Black and 1.28% identified as being of two or more races. Conversely, there were no reported instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.74% | 97.15% | -1.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |