Explore the Family Name Raynes
The meaning of Raynes
English (West Yorkshire): variant of Raines.
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How common is the last name Raynes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Raynes" has moderately decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Raynes ranked 15,455th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 17,216th, representing an overall drop of 11.39%. The total count of individuals with this surname also saw a decrease from 1740 in 2000 to 1645 in 2010, marking a decline of 5.46%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the last name Raynes per 100,000 people fell by 13.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,455 | #17,216 | -11.39% |
| Count | 1,740 | 1,645 | -5.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.56 | -13.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raynes
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts among people with the surname Raynes between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, although this group experienced a slight decrease from 92.07% in 2000 to 90.46% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also decreased slightly from 1.55% to 1.34%. However, there were notable increases within Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, with rises of 95.65% and 82.50% respectively. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races also rose from 1.03% to 1.46%, while the Black category remained fairly stable, seeing just a minor decrease of 0.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.07% | 90.46% | -1.75% |
| Black | 3.79% | 3.77% | -0.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 2.25% | 95.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.46% | 41.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.55% | 1.34% | -13.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.4% | 0.73% | 82.5% |