Explore the Family Name Rauth
The meaning of Rauth
1. South German: from Middle High German (ge)riute ‘clearing’, hence a topographic name for someone who lived in a clearing or occupational name for a clearer of woodland, or a habitational name from a place so named in Bavaria. 2. Americanized form of German Roth or Rath.
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How common is the last name Rauth in the United States?
The surname Rauth saw a slight decrease in popularity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, the surname Rauth ranked at 36,917 with a count of 570 individuals or 0.21 per 100k people possessing this name. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 39,837 with only 551 individuals or 0.19 per 100k people bearing this surname, marking a change of -7.91 in rank and -3.33 in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,917 | #39,837 | -7.91% |
| Count | 570 | 551 | -3.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rauth
As for the ethnicity distribution of the surname Rauth according to the Decennial U.S. Census, a majority identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease in this group over the years. In 2000, 96.49% identified as White, dropping to 94.19% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew significantly from 1.23% to 2.36%, marking a 91.87% increase. Similarly, the Hispanic representation increased from 1.58% to 2.00%, a 26.58% rise. Meanwhile, no changes were recorded for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.49% | 94.19% | -2.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.23% | 2.36% | 91.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 2% | 26.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |