Explore the Family Name Relph
The meaning of Relph
English: of Norman origin, from the Old French personal name Riulf (ancient Germanic Ricwulf, from rīc ‘power, realm’ + wulf ‘wolf’).
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How common is the last name Relph in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Relph saw a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 44,497th most common surname and rose to 44,034th in 2010, indicating a change of 1.04%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 455 in 2000 to 489 in 2010 - a growth of 7.47%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,497 | #44,034 | 1.04% |
| Count | 455 | 489 | 7.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Relph
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Relph, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is diverse. In 2010, the majority identified as White (77.30%), a decrease from 81.54% in 2000. Those identifying as Black made up 12.68%, an increase from 9.89% in 2000. The Hispanic representation also increased, going from 2.86% in 2000 to 4.09% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased slightly from 3.52% to 3.27%. The data showed new entries in 2010 for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native at 1.64% and 1.02% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.54% | 77.3% | -5.2% |
| Black | 9.89% | 12.68% | 28.21% |
| Hispanic | 2.86% | 4.09% | 43.01% |
| Two or More Races | 3.52% | 3.27% | -7.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |