Explore the Family Name Raulerson
The meaning of Raulerson
Altered form of English Rawlinson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Raulerson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Raulerson has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked as the 12,355th most common surname, and by 2010, it had fallen to the 12,703rd position. This resulted in a change of -2.82%. However, despite the fall in rank, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased from 2,306 in 2000 to 2,430 in 2010, representing a rise of 5.38%. It's important to note that the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people saw a minor decrease of -3.53% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,355 | #12,703 | -2.82% |
| Count | 2,306 | 2,430 | 5.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.85 | 0.82 | -3.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raulerson
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Raulerson, data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that it is predominantly linked to those identifying as White, with 95.58% in 2000 and 94.90% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black or Hispanic saw small increases, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native was not recorded in 2010 due to being suppressed for privacy reasons. Interestingly, those claiming two or more races saw a significant increase from 1.04% in 2000 to 1.48% in 2010, a change of 42.31%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.58% | 94.9% | -0.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.48% | 42.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 1.48% | 37.04% |
| Black | 1.39% | 1.44% | 3.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 0% | 0% |