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

Raskopf, 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 Raskopf surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Raskopf in America

Raskopf is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Raskopf surname appeared 111 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 Raskopf.

We can also compare 2010 data for Raskopf 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 Raskopf

The surname RASKOPF is of German origin and dates back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Bavaria and Austria, specifically in the towns and villages near the Danube River. The name is derived from the Old German words "rasch" meaning "quick" or "swift" and "kopf" meaning "head," likely describing someone with a quick mind or wit.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name RASKOPF can be found in a church registry from the town of Regensburg, Bavaria, dated 1532, where a certain Hans RASKOPF is mentioned as a local merchant. In the 17th century, the name appears in various tax records and land deeds from the villages surrounding Munich, indicating that the RASKOPF family had established itself as landowners and farmers in the region.

During the 18th century, the RASKOPF name gained prominence with the birth of Johann Baptist RASKOPF (1719-1789), a renowned Bavarian theologian and philosopher. His influential works on ethics and morality were widely read and studied throughout Europe during the Enlightenment period.

Another notable bearer of the RASKOPF name was Karl RASKOPF (1843-1921), a German-born architect who emigrated to the United States in the late 19th century. He is credited with designing several iconic buildings in Chicago, including the Auditorium Building and the Chicago Stock Exchange Building, which are now considered landmarks of the city's architectural heritage.

In the early 20th century, the RASKOPF family saw one of its members rise to military prominence. Hans RASKOPF (1888-1947) was a German army officer who served in both World War I and World War II, attaining the rank of General der Infanterie in the latter conflict. He is remembered for his role in the defense of Stalingrad, where he led the 305th Infantry Division against Soviet forces.

Another notable figure with the RASKOPF surname was Hildegard RASKOPF (1901-1989), a German artist and sculptor known for her avant-garde works. Her sculptures, which often depicted abstract human forms, were exhibited in galleries across Europe and garnered critical acclaim for their unique style and innovative use of materials.

While these are just a few examples, the RASKOPF name has left its mark on various fields throughout history, from theology and architecture to military service and the arts, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who have borne this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Raskopf

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

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

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