Explore the Family Name Raw
The meaning of Raw
English (North Yorkshire and Durham): variant of Rawe.
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How common is the last name Raw in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Raw' has seen slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 57,705th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 60,347th position, marking a decrease of 4.58%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the 'Raw' surname increased slightly from 330 to 334, indicating a growth of 1.21% over the decade. However, its proportion per 100,000 people saw a minor decline of 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #60,347 | -4.58% |
| Count | 330 | 334 | 1.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raw
As for the ethnicity associated with the surname 'Raw', the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (90.3% in 2000 and 86.53% in 2010), there were noticeable changes in other ethnic identities. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander rose significantly by 97.69%, increasing from 3.03% to 5.99%. There was also a new category reported in 2010; those identifying with two or more races accounted for 2.10% of the total. On the other hand, the percentage of Hispanics decreased by 25.62%, and the Black population saw an increase of 18.48%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained unchanged at 0% in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.3% | 86.53% | -4.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.03% | 5.99% | 97.69% |
| Black | 3.03% | 3.59% | 18.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.1% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.42% | 1.8% | -25.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |