Explore the Family Name Rauls
The meaning of Rauls
German: patronymic from a shortened form of the ancient Germanic personal name Radulf, composed of the elements rād ‘counsel, advice’ + (w)olf ‘wolf’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rauls in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rauls has seen a slight increase in popularity over the decade. In 2000, the name ranked 25,991st in popularity but rose to 25,295th by 2010, marking a 2.68% change. Simultaneously, the count of individuals with the Rauls surname grew by 10.37%, from 887 in 2000 to 979 in 2010. The proportion of people bearing the surname Rauls per 100,000 remained constant at 0.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,991 | #25,295 | 2.68% |
| Count | 887 | 979 | 10.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rauls
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reflects that most individuals with the Rauls surname identify as either white or black. In 2000, approximately 59.41% identified as white, slightly decreasing to 58.84% in 2010. Those identifying as black accounted for 37.32% in 2000 and dipped slightly to 36.98% in 2010. Notably, there was a 25% increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, increasing from 1.8% in 2000 to 2.25% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased by 9.73%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.41% | 58.84% | -0.96% |
| Black | 37.32% | 36.98% | -0.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 2.25% | 25% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 1.02% | -9.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |