Explore the Family Name Wratten
The meaning of Wratten
English (Kent): 1. probably a variant of Ratten, from Old French raton ‘rat’, an unflattering nickname for someone thought to resemble a rat, or possibly a metonymic occupational name for a rat catcher. 2. possibly a habitational name from West Wratting in Cambridgeshire. The placename means ‘place where crosswort grows’, from Old English wrætt ‘crosswort’ + the placename forming suffix -ing.
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How common is the last name Wratten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wratten has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank dropped from 66,476 to 66,931, showing a -0.68 change in ranking. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by approximately 6.12%, from 278 in 2000 to 295 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #66,931 | -0.68% |
| Count | 278 | 295 | 6.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wratten
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the Wratten surname identify as White, making up 96.04% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 94.24% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, from 2.88% in 2000 to 4.07% in 2010, a 41.32% change. There were no reported individuals within this surname group who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.04% | 94.24% | -1.87% |
| Hispanic | 2.88% | 4.07% | 41.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |