2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Raskopf
A German occupational surname likely indicating a person who made or sold charcoal.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Raskopf. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Raskopf surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Raskopf in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Raskopf, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Raskopf
Among Census respondents with the surname Raskopf, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Raskopf bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Raskopf surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.2% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Raskopf
Raskopf appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+10 bearers (+9.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 981 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-7 bearers (-6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 5,243 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.9%) | Up 981 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -7 bearers (-6.3%) | Down 5,243 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Raskopf surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,347 | #153,590 | -3.5% |
| Count | 111 | 104 | -6.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Raskopf bearers went from 111 to 104 (-6.3% change). The surname moved down 5,243 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #153,590.
FAQ
Raskopf surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Raskopf?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Raskopf. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Raskopf?
Raskopf ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 104 people with the surname Raskopf. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Raskopf.
Has Raskopf become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Raskopf went from 111 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 7 (-6.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Raskopf?
Among Census respondents with the surname Raskopf, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Black (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Raskopf in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.2% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Raskopf appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.2%), Hispanic (2.9%), Black (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Raskopf (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Raskopf mean?
A German occupational surname likely indicating a person who made or sold charcoal. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Raskopf (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Raskopf?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.