Explore the Family Name Relf
The meaning of Relf
English (Kent and Sussex): variant of Relph.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Relf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Relf has experienced a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 40,987th in terms of prevalence, with a count of 502 people holding the name. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 46,647th, and the count decreased to 456, marking a change of -13.81% in ranking and -9.16% in count. The data also showed that the proportion of individuals with the surname Relf per 100k population reduced by -21.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,987 | #46,647 | -13.81% |
| Count | 502 | 456 | -9.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Relf
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals bearing the surname Relf, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In both years, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. There's an increase in individuals who identify with two or more races from 2.39% to 2.85% and an increase in those identifying as Hispanic from 1.39% to 1.54%. The percentage of White individuals slightly decreased from 54.38% to 53.51%, and the same trend is noticed amongst Black individuals, with a decrease from 40.84% to 39.91%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.38% | 53.51% | -1.6% |
| Black | 40.84% | 39.91% | -2.28% |
| Two or More Races | 2.39% | 2.85% | 19.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 1.54% | 10.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |