Explore the Family Name Rauer
The meaning of Rauer
German: 1. from Middle High German rūh ‘rough’, a nickname for an unkempt individual. 2. in some instances a variant of Rauner 1. Some characteristic forenames: German Alfons, Hans, Hedwig, Heinz, Otto.
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How common is the last name Rauer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rauer saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 56,526 but dropped to 66,754 in 2010, indicating a decrease in its use by 18.09%. The count signifies the number of people with this surname, which went from 338 in 2000 to 296 in 2010, marking a 12.43% decrease. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 23.08%, going from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #66,754 | -18.09% |
| Count | 338 | 296 | -12.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rauer
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Rauer, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census, showed that the majority identified as White both in 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this group, dropping from 99.11% in 2000 to 95.27% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Interestingly, the category "Two or more races" appeared in 2010 with a 2.03% representation, which was not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.11% | 95.27% | -3.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |