Explore the Family Name Rawles
The meaning of Rawles
English (Dorset and Somerset): variant of Rawls.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rawles in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rawles has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 24,328 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 25,833—a change of -6.19%. The count of individuals with this surname also dipped slightly, from 965 in 2000 to 953 in 2010, marking a decrease of -1.24%. This resulted in a decrease of the proportion of people with this surname per 100k, going from 0.36 in 2000 to 0.32 in 2010, a change of -11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,328 | #25,833 | -6.19% |
| Count | 965 | 953 | -1.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.32 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rawles
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010 among those bearing the surname Rawles. White remained the most common ethnic identity, though it decreased slightly from 59.27% to 57.71%. The percentage of those identifying as Black increased marginally from 36.58% to 37.15%. The Hispanic population saw the largest growth, increasing from 1.66% to 2.31%, a change of 39.16%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races also rose from 1.55% to 1.78%. Interestingly, in 2010 there were small percentages of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, which weren't recorded (or possibly suppressed) in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.27% | 57.71% | -2.63% |
| Black | 36.58% | 37.15% | 1.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 2.31% | 39.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 1.78% | 14.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |