Explore the Family Name Rayborn
The meaning of Rayborn
Altered form of Scottish Rayburn or possibly of German Rehborn, a topographic name meaning ‘deer spring or well’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rayborn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rayborn has seen a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 13,367 to 13,810, a change of -3.31%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 4.74% during the same period, from 2090 to 2189. The proportion per 100,000 population also saw a modest decline of -3.9%, going from 0.77 to 0.74.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,367 | #13,810 | -3.31% |
| Count | 2,090 | 2,189 | 4.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.77 | 0.74 | -3.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rayborn
When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Rayborn, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals several shifts between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White make up the majority, albeit with a slight decrease from 82.87% to 82.05%. Individuals identifying as Black also experienced a minor decline from 13.54% to 13.34%. Notably, there was an emergence of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, both previously at 0% in 2000, to 0.50% and 1.87% respectively in 2010. The group identifying as two or more races saw an increase of 31.30%, rising from 1.15% to 1.51%. However, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a significant decrease from 1.34% to 0.73%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.87% | 82.05% | -0.99% |
| Black | 13.54% | 13.34% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.51% | 31.3% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.34% | 0.73% | -45.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.5% | 0% |