Explore the Family Name Ravin
The meaning of Ravin
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): status name, from Russian ravvin ‘rabbi’ (ultimately from Hebrew rav). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Noach, Rakhil, Yael. Russian Mikhail, Yefim, Yevgeny.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ravin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ravin has seen slight increases in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,481st most popular, rising to 54,178th by 2010, a change of 2.35%. The number of people with this surname also increased from 346 in 2000 to 381 in 2010, marking a 10.12% increase. However, the proportion of people named Ravin per 100,000 population remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,481 | #54,178 | 2.35% |
| Count | 346 | 381 | 10.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ravin
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ravin has also shifted slightly according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority self-identified as White in both 2000 and 2010 (79.77% and 76.9% respectively), there was a small decrease in this percentage. The Black community saw a slight increase, with 15.03% identifying as such in 2000 and 16.01% in 2010. The number of individuals who identify as Hispanic decreased slightly from 2.31% to 2.1%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0% to 3.15%. The number of people identifying as two or more races went from 1.73% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. No changes were recorded for the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.77% | 76.9% | -3.6% |
| Black | 15.03% | 16.01% | 6.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.15% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 2.1% | -9.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |