Explore the Family Name Razey
The meaning of Razey
English (Wiltshire): variant of Racey.
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How common is the last name Razey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Razey has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 69,854 in popularity with 262 individuals bearing the name, or a proportion of 0.1 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 82,908 with only 227 individuals, marking a decrease of approximately 13.36%. The proportion of individuals with this surname also dropped by 20%, settling at 0.08 per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #82,908 | -18.69% |
| Count | 262 | 227 | -13.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Razey
Ethnic identity distribution for the surname Razey, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly white, with 93.89% in 2000 and a slight decrease to 93.39% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as black dropped from 2.29% in 2000 to none reported in 2010. Interestingly, the Hispanic population bearing the Razey surname marked an increase, going from 0% in 2000 to 4.41% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.89% | 93.39% | -0.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.29% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |