Explore the Family Name Rayne
The meaning of Rayne
1. English and Scottish: variant of Raine. 2. French: variant of Raine ‘frog’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rayne in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rayne has seen a slight increase over a decade. In 2000, Rayne ranked 35,106 in terms of commonality with 608 individuals bearing this name. As per the 2010 census, the rank improved to 33,280 with an increased count of 687 people. This change indicates a growth rate of 5.2% over the ten years. However, the proportion per 100,000 population remained stable at 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,106 | #33,280 | 5.2% |
| Count | 608 | 687 | 12.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rayne
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data illustrates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 81.25% to 76.56%, while those identifying as Black saw a small increase from 13.98% to 14.99%. Notably, the Hispanic segment showed the most significant growth, going from 1.97% to 3.35%, indicating a change rate of 70.05%. Those who identified as having two or more races also rose by 58.26%, from 2.30% to 3.64%. No changes were observed in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, as their representation was zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.25% | 76.56% | -5.77% |
| Black | 13.98% | 14.99% | 7.22% |
| Two or More Races | 2.3% | 3.64% | 58.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 3.35% | 70.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |