Explore the Family Name Rhame
The meaning of Rhame
Perhaps an altered form of German Rähme, a variant of Rahm 3.
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How common is the last name Rhame in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rhame has seen a modest increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 37,429 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had risen slightly to a rank of 37,125. The number of people with the Rhame surname also increased by 7.32% during this period, from 560 individuals in 2000 to 601 individuals in 2010. However, when looking at the proportion per 100k, there was a slight decrease of -4.76%, indicating that while the absolute count may have gone up, its relative popularity compared to other surnames has slightly decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,429 | #37,125 | 0.81% |
| Count | 560 | 601 | 7.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rhame
In terms of ethnicity as reported in the Decennial U.S. Census, the Rhame surname predominantly identifies as White, with a slight decrease from 91.07% in 2000 to 90.35% in 2010. The next largest ethnic identity group for this surname is Black, which saw an increase from 5.71% in 2000 to 6.49% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in the Hispanic representation among the Rhame population, growing by nearly 28% to reach 1.83% in 2010. The groups identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either static or suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.07% | 90.35% | -0.79% |
| Black | 5.71% | 6.49% | 13.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 1.83% | 27.97% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |