Explore the Family Name Rauser
The meaning of Rauser
German: nickname for a noisy person, from an agent derivative of Middle High German rūsen ‘to make a noise, move noisily’ or from Early New High German raussen ‘to snore’. See also Razor, compare Rouzer. Some characteristic forenames: German Erhard, Gerhard, Gottlieb, Gunter, Gunther, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Rauser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rauser has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Rauser ranked 45,829th in popularity and had a count of 439 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, the rank improved to 44,423rd and the count increased to 484 individuals, indicating a growth of 10.25%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.16 during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,829 | #44,423 | 3.07% |
| Count | 439 | 484 | 10.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rauser
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Rauser surname identify as White. In 2000, approximately 97.04% identified as White, but by 2010, this percentage decreased slightly to 94.01%. During the same period, those identifying with two or more ethnicities and those identifying as Hispanic saw significant increases. The percentage of Rausers identifying with two or more ethnicities jumped from 1.14% in 2000 to 2.69% in 2010, while those identifying as Hispanic went from 1.14% to 2.69%. There were no recorded instances of Rausers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 94.01% | -3.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 2.69% | 135.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 2.69% | 135.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |