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

Raisor, 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 Raisor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Raisor in America

Raisor is the 24648th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Raisor surname appeared 1,013 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Raisor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Raisor 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 Raisor

The surname RAISOR is believed to have originated in Germany, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "raisen," which means "to travel" or "to journey." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was a frequent traveler or perhaps a merchant who traveled for business.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name RAISOR can be found in a document from the city of Augsburg, Germany, dated 1572. This document mentions a certain Johann RAISOR, who was a merchant dealing in textiles. It is possible that this Johann RAISOR was involved in the trade of goods between Germany and other parts of Europe, which would align with the meaning of the name.

In the 17th century, the RAISOR name appeared in several church records and tax rolls in various German states, indicating that the family had spread across different regions. One notable individual from this period was Hans RAISOR, a farmer from the village of Schönau, who was born in 1638 and lived until 1712.

As the RAISOR family continued to grow and expand, some members eventually emigrated to other parts of Europe and even to the Americas. In the late 18th century, a man named Jakob RAISOR settled in Pennsylvania, United States, after leaving his hometown of Heidelberg, Germany. Jakob RAISOR went on to establish a successful farm and became a respected member of his local community.

Another notable RAISOR was Wilhelm RAISOR, a German philosopher and writer who lived from 1801 to 1879. He was born in the city of Mannheim and is best known for his work titled "Philosophical Reflections on the Nature of Travel," which explored the concept of journeying and its impact on human thought and experience.

During the 19th century, the RAISOR name could also be found in various parts of Europe, including France, where a family of vintners bearing the name RAISOR had established themselves in the Burgundy region. One member of this family, Louis RAISOR, born in 1832, became renowned for his expertise in winemaking and contributed to the development of several celebrated Burgundian wines.

While the surname RAISOR may have originated in Germany, its meaning and history have been shaped by the travels and experiences of those who have carried it across different parts of the world over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Raisor

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

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 Raisor 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 Raisor 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 Raisor was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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