Explore the Family Name Raymon
The meaning of Raymon
1. Americanized form of Czech Rejman. 2. French: variant of Raymond.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Raymon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Raymon has seen a shift in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, Raymon had a rank of 61,376 and was held by approximately 306 people, translating to about 0.11 out of every 100,000 individuals. However, by 2010, its rank dropped to 76,768 with only 250 individuals carrying this surname, a decrease in proportion to roughly 0.08 per 100k people. This represents a significant decline in popularity, with both the count and proportion decreasing by 18.3% and 27.27%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #76,768 | -25.08% |
| Count | 306 | 250 | -18.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raymon
In terms of ethnicity, based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been slight shifts within the Raymon surname holders between 2000 and 2010. While the majority remained predominantly White (79.74% in 2000 to 80% in 2010), there were noticeable changes among other ethnic identities as well. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 1.96% to 0% during this decade, while the Black demographic decreased from 10.46% to 9.2%. Interestingly, there was an increase in those reporting two or more races, from 1.63% to 2% and a slight uptick in the Hispanic demographic from 6.21% to 6.4%. No data was reported for American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.74% | 80% | 0.33% |
| Black | 10.46% | 9.2% | -12.05% |
| Hispanic | 6.21% | 6.4% | 3.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 2% | 22.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.96% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |