Find out how popular the last name Raine is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Raine.

Raine, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Raine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Raine in America

Raine is the 14223rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Raine surname appeared 2,109 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Raine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Raine to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Raine

The surname Raine has its origins in northern England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire and Durham. It is derived from the Old English word "regn," meaning "rain" or "rainy," and was likely initially used as a nickname or descriptive name for someone who lived in a particularly wet or rainy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Reine." This suggests that the name was already in use by the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066.

During the Middle Ages, the name was often spelled in various ways, including Rayne, Reyne, and Rene. These variations reflect regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

The Raine surname has a long history in the north of England, with several notable individuals bearing the name throughout the centuries. One example is Sir Thomas Raine (c. 1508-1570), a prominent English lawyer and member of the Court of King's Bench during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another notable figure was John Raine (1790-1858), an English clergyman and antiquary who published several works on the history and antiquities of Durham and the surrounding areas. His major work, "The History and Antiquities of North Durham," published in 1835, is considered a valuable resource for understanding the region's past.

In the field of literature, James Raine (1830-1896) was a British author and editor who published works on English history and literature. He is best known for his edition of the "Priory of Hexham," a chronicle of the Augustinian priory in Northumberland.

Moving forward in time, Sir Walter Raine (1856-1944) was a British civil servant and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Burma from 1909 to 1910.

Another notable figure with the Raine surname was Kathleen Raine (1908-2003), an English poet, critic, and scholar who played a significant role in the revival of interest in the Romantic tradition and the study of Blake, Yeats, and other mystical poets.

These examples illustrate the long and diverse history of the Raine surname, which has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including lawyers, clergymen, authors, administrators, and poets.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Raine

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Raine.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Raine was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Raine has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Raine was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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