Explore the Family Name Raysor
The meaning of Raysor
Perhaps an altered form of English and German Rasor, or of German Reiser or Röser (see Roeser).
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How common is the last name Raysor in the United States?
The surname Raysor is not among the most common surnames in the United States, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 25,991st in popularity, with 887 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had slipped slightly to 26,516th, even though the count of individuals with the Raysor surname increased to 920. This represents a modest growth of 3.72%. However, the proportion of Raysors per 100,000 people decreased by 6.06% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,991 | #26,516 | -2.02% |
| Count | 887 | 920 | 3.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.31 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raysor
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census demonstrates that there's a diverse range of backgrounds associated with the Raysor surname. The majority identify as Black, constituting 74.63% in 2000 and 72.28% in 2010, showing a slight decrease. The second-largest group identifies as White, making up 21.08% in 2000 and 19.89% in 2010, also indicating a slight decline. Those identifying as Hispanic represented 2.14% in 2000 and grew significantly to 4.24% in 2010. A smaller portion identifies as having two or more races, which saw a significant increase from 1.58% in 2000 to 3.04% in 2010. No Raysors identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 74.63% | 72.28% | -3.15% |
| White | 21.08% | 19.89% | -5.65% |
| Hispanic | 2.14% | 4.24% | 98.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 3.04% | 92.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |