Explore the Family Name Ravens
The meaning of Ravens
English (London): variant of Raven, with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ravens in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Ravens' has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ravens was ranked 67,317 in popularity with a total count of 274 instances per 100k people in the US. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 74,375 with a count of 260, representing a decrease of 10.48% in rank and 5.11% in count. The proportion of people named Ravens per 100k also decreased by 10.0%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #74,375 | -10.48% |
| Count | 274 | 260 | -5.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ravens
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ravens between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White remained fairly steady, dropping slightly from 86.86% to 86.54%. However, there were significant decreases in the percentages identifying as Hispanic and Black, with reductions of 34.25% and 15.75% respectively. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0% to 3.46%, while individuals reporting two or more races increased marginally from 1.82% to 1.92%. There was no change for American Indian and Alaskan Native identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.86% | 86.54% | -0.37% |
| Black | 7.3% | 6.15% | -15.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.46% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 1.92% | 5.49% |
| Hispanic | 2.92% | 1.92% | -34.25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |