Explore the Family Name Raycraft
The meaning of Raycraft
English: variant of Roycroft.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Raycraft in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Raycraft has seen a slight increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Raycraft was ranked 58,553rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 56,310th position, a change of approximately 3.83%. The number of people with the Raycraft surname also increased from 324 to 363 during this period, reflecting a growth rate of 12.04%. However, the proportion of individuals with the Raycraft name per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #56,310 | 3.83% |
| Count | 324 | 363 | 12.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raycraft
The ethnicity identity of individuals with the Raycraft surname also displayed some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. A significant majority identified as White, though the percentage decreased slightly from 97.22% to 93.94%. There was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.54% to 3.58%, representing a 132.47% change. In 2010, for the first time, a small percentage (1.38%) reported belonging to two or more ethnicities. No Raycrafts identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 93.94% | -3.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 3.58% | 132.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |