Explore the Family Name Raybon
The meaning of Raybon
English (Staffordshire): 1. variant of Rathbone with loss of medial -th-; see Rathbun. 2. nickname from northern Middle English ra-bayn (Old Norse rá-bein ‘roe leg’), denoting a man who could run as fast as a roe deer.
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How common is the last name Raybon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Raybon" has slightly declined over the past decade. In 2000, Raybon was ranked 17,358th in terms of its prevalence, and by 2010, it had dropped to the 18,262nd spot, marking a 5.21% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 1,501 in 2000 to 1,521 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 1.33%. Despite this, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 7.14%, moving from 0.56 to 0.52.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,358 | #18,262 | -5.21% |
| Count | 1,501 | 1,521 | 1.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.52 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raybon
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes among those bearing the Raybon surname between 2000 and 2010. There was a significant increase in the proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more ethnic identities, growing by 68.09% and 153.54% respectively. Conversely, the percentage identifying as White saw a slight decrease, from 66.49% in 2000 to 63.71% in 2010. The proportion of Hispanic holders of the Raybon surname also rose by 19.17%, while the percentage of Black individuals remained relatively stable, showing a modest increase of 0.77%. Finally, there was a minor reduction of 6.02% among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.49% | 63.71% | -4.18% |
| Black | 28.51% | 28.73% | 0.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 3.22% | 153.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 2.3% | 19.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.33% | 1.25% | -6.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.79% | 68.09% |