Explore the Family Name Rhatigan
The meaning of Rhatigan
Irish (Longford and Roscommon): Irish: from Ó Reachtagáin, see Radigan. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan.
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How common is the last name Rhatigan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rhatigan gained popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,497 in popularity and increased to 43,511 by 2010. This signifies a growth rate of 2.22 percent. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname also rose from 455 to 496, indicating a 9.01% increase over the decade. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,497 | #43,511 | 2.22% |
| Count | 455 | 496 | 9.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rhatigan
The census data also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Rhatigan. The majority identify as White, making up 93.35% of the Rhatigans in 2010, down slightly from 94.07% in 2000. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 1.10% to 1.41%, reflecting a 28.18% change. The representation of Hispanics within this surname group experienced significant growth, increasing by 64.55%. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010 that wasn't present in the previous census. However, no Rhatigans identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 and 2010. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.07% | 93.35% | -0.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.81% | 64.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 1.41% | 28.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.86% | 0% | 0% |