Explore the Family Name Rayment
The meaning of Rayment
English (Essex): variant of Raymond.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rayment in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Rayment" showed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. It was ranked 54,880th in 2000 and slipped to 56,310th in 2010, marking a 2.61% drop. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname did increase marginally over the decade from 351 to 363, which indicates a growth rate of 3.42%. The proportion per 100,000 people declined by 7.69%, suggesting that while the absolute number of Rayments increased, they constituted a smaller share of the growing U.S. population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #56,310 | -2.61% |
| Count | 351 | 363 | 3.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rayment
The ethnicity associated with the Rayment surname also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The most notable shift was within the Hispanic community, where the representation nearly doubled from 3.42% to 6.34%. Meanwhile, the percentage of White individuals with this surname decreased slightly from 93.45% to 90.36%. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities also saw a small decline from 1.99% to 1.93%. No Rayments identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.45% | 90.36% | -3.31% |
| Hispanic | 3.42% | 6.34% | 85.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.99% | 1.93% | -3.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |