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

Raught, 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 Raught surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Raught in America

Raught is the 56836th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Raught surname appeared 359 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 Raught.

We can also compare 2010 data for Raught 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 Raught

The surname RAUGHT is of Anglo-Saxon origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval English counties of Northamptonshire and Warwickshire. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "ræcc," meaning "rake" or "rakish," possibly referring to a person's physical appearance or manner.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a person named Radulfus Raught is mentioned as a landowner in Northamptonshire. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by the late 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the name appeared in various forms, such as Raught, Rawght, and Rought, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation that were common at the time. Some of these variations may have been influenced by local dialects or scribal errors.

In the 13th century, a John Raught is documented as holding lands in the village of Nether Heyford, Northamptonshire. This village's name is derived from the Old English words "heg" (hedge) and "ford" (shallow river crossing), indicating a potential connection between the surname and a place of residence.

Later records from the 16th century mention a notable figure named William Raught (c. 1520-1585), a wealthy merchant and landowner in Warwickshire. He is known for his philanthropic efforts, having donated funds to establish a grammar school in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon.

Another prominent individual bearing the RAUGHT surname was Sir Thomas Raught (1598-1673), a Member of Parliament for Warwickshire during the English Civil War. He supported the Parliamentarian cause and played a role in the negotiations that led to the execution of King Charles I in 1649.

In the 18th century, a family of RAUGHT descendants settled in the village of Braunston, Northamptonshire. Among them was Robert Raught (1712-1789), a respected farmer and landowner who served as a churchwarden in the local parish church.

Throughout history, the RAUGHT surname has also been associated with various occupations, including agriculture, trade, and public service. However, specific details about these individuals and their contributions are often obscured by the passage of time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Raught

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

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

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