Explore the Family Name Raye
The meaning of Raye
English: variant of Ray.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Raye in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Raye has experienced a slight decrease from the year 2000 to 2010. In the 2000 Census, it was ranked 16,540 out of all surnames in the United States but dropped to 17,379 in 2010, representing a decline of approximately 5.07%. Despite this, the absolute count of individuals with the surname Raye increased by 1.63% from 1,599 in 2000 to 1,625 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of around 6.78%, moving from 0.59 in 2000 to 0.55 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,540 | #17,379 | -5.07% |
| Count | 1,599 | 1,625 | 1.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.55 | -6.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raye
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates notable shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Raye from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 40.00% and those reporting being of two or more ethnicities grew by 28.44%. There was also significant growth in the Hispanic (31.11%) and Black (8.52%) communities. Additionally, individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a substantial surge of 54.00%. Conversely, the proportion of individuals who identified as White and had the surname Raye declined by 6.66% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.98% | 62.52% | -6.66% |
| Black | 26.77% | 29.05% | 8.52% |
| Hispanic | 2.25% | 2.95% | 31.11% |
| Two or More Races | 2.25% | 2.89% | 28.44% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1% | 1.54% | 54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 1.05% | 40% |