Explore the Family Name Rauschenberg
The meaning of Rauschenberg
German: habitational name from any of several places so named in Westphalia, Hesse, and Bavaria. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Rauschenberg in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rauschenberg has seen a slight decrease in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 75,466th and had 238 bearers in the United States. However, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 80,131st, and the count had slightly dropped to 237 — a minor reduction of 0.42%. Despite this diminution, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals also decreased from 0.09 to 0.08, reflecting an 11.11% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,466 | #80,131 | -6.18% |
| Count | 238 | 237 | -0.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rauschenberg
In terms of ethnic identity, the Rauschenberg surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 97.48% of the bearers identified as White, and this figure rose slightly to 98.31% in 2010. During this period, there were no recorded instances of the surname among those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those representing two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.48% | 98.31% | 0.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |