Explore the Family Name Rayhill
The meaning of Rayhill
Irish: variant of Rahill.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rayhill in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rayhill ranked 59,147th in popularity in 2000 and rose slightly to 58,182nd in 2010, marking a modest increase of 1.63%. The total count of people with this surname also grew from 320 to 349 individuals during this period, indicating a growth rate of 9.06%. However, the proportion of individuals named Rayhill per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #58,182 | 1.63% |
| Count | 320 | 349 | 9.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rayhill
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Rayhill surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.75% of those with this surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 97.42% in 2010. Meanwhile, the number of individuals who identified as Hispanic saw a small increase, going from 0% in 2000 to 1.43% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were either not reported or suppressed for privacy concerns.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.75% | 97.42% | -1.35% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |