Explore the Family Name Rautenberg
The meaning of Rautenberg
German: habitational name from any of the places so called, for example in Thuringia. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Erwin, Hans, Helmuth, Ingo, Konrad, Rainer.
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How common is the last name Rautenberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rautenberg has experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 58,849, but by 2010 it had fallen to rank 61,436, marking a decrease of 4.4%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname has modestly increased from 322 in 2000 to 327 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 1.55%. The proportion per 100k people bearing the surname Rautenberg also dipped from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, showing a decrease of 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,849 | #61,436 | -4.4% |
| Count | 322 | 327 | 1.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rautenberg
Concerning ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Rautenberg identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 95.65% to 96.02%. During the same period, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander and those of two or more races dropped to zero from 1.55% and 1.86%, respectively. The census data for 2010 includes a new category: the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic was reported for the first time at 1.83%. Meanwhile, the categories of Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native recorded no change, remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 96.02% | 0.39% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.55% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |