Explore the Family Name Raveling
The meaning of Raveling
German (Westphalia) and Dutch: nickname or patronymic from Middle Low German rave(n) ‘raven’ (see Rave).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Raveling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Raveling experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 60,887 to 61,585. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.5% during this period, from 309 to 326. Despite these shifts, the proportion of the population with the Raveling surname per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #61,585 | -1.15% |
| Count | 309 | 326 | 5.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raveling
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Raveling identify as White. In 2000, 96.76% identified as such, though this decreased slightly to 95.09% in 2010. There appears to be an emerging Hispanic presence within this grouping, with a 2.45% representation in 2010. However, there were no recorded instances of people with this surname identifying with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.76% | 95.09% | -1.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |