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

Rase, 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 Rase surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rase in America

Rase is the 52736th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rase surname appeared 393 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 Rase.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rase 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 Rase

The surname RASE has its origins in medieval England, tracing back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "ræs," which means a rush, a type of tall, grass-like plant commonly found in wetlands.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name RASE can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1166, where it was spelled "de Rase." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a particular place or location known for its abundance of rushes.

In the 13th century, the name RASE appeared in various forms in different parts of England. The Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1275 recorded a Nicholas de la Rese, while the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1297 listed a William de Rasse.

As time passed, the spelling of the name evolved, with variations such as Rase, Rasse, Raze, and Raison appearing in various historical documents. One notable bearer of the name was Robert Rase, a merchant from London who was mentioned in the Patent Rolls of 1477 during the reign of King Edward IV.

In the 16th century, the RASE surname was particularly prevalent in the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk. John Rase, a yeoman farmer from Norfolk, was recorded in the Muster Rolls of 1522. Another individual named Thomas Rase was listed in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk in 1568.

The 17th century saw the name RASE spread further across England, with records showing bearers in various counties. One notable figure was William Rase, a clergyman from Lincolnshire, who served as the rector of Bicker from 1635 until his death in 1651.

In the 18th century, the RASE surname continued to be found in various parts of England, with some bearers achieving notable positions. For example, John Rase (1723-1804) was a prominent lawyer and Member of Parliament who represented Tregony in Cornwall.

Throughout its history, the surname RASE has been associated with numerous locations and place names, reflecting the widespread distribution of its bearers across England. Some examples include Rase Close in Lincolnshire, Rase Hill in Northumberland, and Rase Farm in Yorkshire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rase

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

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

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