Explore the Family Name Retherford
The meaning of Retherford
Altered form of English Rutherford.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Retherford in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Retherford saw a modest shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 14,689 in 2000 to 15,223 in 2010, indicating a decline in popularity by approximately 3.64%. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname Retherford increased slightly from 1,856 in 2000 to 1,934 in 2010, showing a growth of 4.2%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -4.35%, moving from 0.69 in 2000 to 0.66 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,689 | #15,223 | -3.64% |
| Count | 1,856 | 1,934 | 4.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.66 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Retherford
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals diverse backgrounds among those with the surname Retherford. In 2010, the majority of individuals identified as White (95.04%), a slight decrease from 2000 (95.69%). There was an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 0.38% in 2000 to 0.72% in 2010. While the percentage of individuals identifying as having two or more races decreased by -11.63%, there was a 21.38% increase in those identifying as Hispanic. The percentage of Black individuals decreased from 0.43% in 2000 to 0.31% in 2010, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw an increase from 0.75% to 1.03%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.69% | 95.04% | -0.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 1.76% | 21.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.14% | -11.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.75% | 1.03% | 37.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0.72% | 89.47% |
| Black | 0.43% | 0.31% | -27.91% |