Explore the Family Name Rhames
The meaning of Rhames
Probably an altered form of German Rahmes, a habitational name from a place near Neuwied called Rahms.
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How common is the last name Rhames in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rhames ranked 29,099th in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped slightly to 29,626th by 2010, marking a change of -1.81%. Despite this slight dip in popularity ranking, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 767 to 795, showing a growth of 3.65% over the same time period. This suggests that while other surnames may have grown in popularity more rapidly, the number of individuals named Rhames did increase. The proportion of individuals named Rhames per 100,000 decreased from 0.28 to 0.27, a change of -3.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,099 | #29,626 | -1.81% |
| Count | 767 | 795 | 3.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rhames
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rhames, it is evident that changes occurred between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as Black saw an increase from 62.58% in 2000 to 66.16% in 2010, marking a 5.72% change. Those identifying as White decreased from 32.20% to 27.17%, a -15.62% change. Individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic showed notable growth, with 1.96% in 2000 changing to 4.03% in 2010, an increase of 105.61%. There was a decrease in individuals identifying as two or more races, from 2.61% to 2.14%, a -18.01% change. No individuals with the Rhames surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 62.58% | 66.16% | 5.72% |
| White | 32.2% | 27.17% | -15.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 4.03% | 105.61% |
| Two or More Races | 2.61% | 2.14% | -18.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |