Explore the Family Name Ravn
The meaning of Ravn
Danish and Norwegian (of Danish origin): nickname from ravn ‘raven’. Compare Rawn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ravn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ravn saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 127,186th, but by 2010, it had climbed to 122,314th, an increase of 3.83%. The number of people with this surname also increased during this period, from 124 to 141, marking a significant growth of 13.71%. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals named Ravn per 100,000 residents remained steady at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #127,186 | #122,314 | 3.83% |
| Count | 124 | 141 | 13.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ravn
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ravn, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the overwhelming majority are White. In 2000, 98.39% of those bearing the Ravn surname identified as White, and while this percentage slightly declined to 97.16% by 2010, it still represents a dominant share. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native with this surname in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.39% | 97.16% | -1.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |