Explore the Family Name Rickabaugh
The meaning of Rickabaugh
Altered form of German Rickenbach or Reichenbach.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rickabaugh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rickabaugh slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. The ranking dropped by 1.72%, from 26,987 in 2000 to 27,452 in 2010. However, the total count of people with the Rickabaugh surname increased by 3.91% during the same period, going from 845 to 878. Even though there was an increase in the count, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a decrease of 3.23%, indicating that the growth in the number of people with this surname did not keep pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,987 | #27,452 | -1.72% |
| Count | 845 | 878 | 3.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.3 | -3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rickabaugh
The ethnic identity associated with the Rickabaugh surname remained relatively stable between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with a slight decrease of 0.49%, going from 97.63% in 2000 to 97.15% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a modest rise from 1.30% to 1.71%. The category of 'Two or more races' also saw an increase, growing from 0.59% in 2000 to 0.80% in 2010. It should be noted that no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.63% | 97.15% | -0.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.71% | 31.54% |
| Two or More Races | 0.59% | 0.8% | 35.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |