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

Raynes, 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 Raynes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Raynes in America

Raynes is the 17216th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Raynes surname appeared 1,645 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Raynes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Raynes 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 Raynes

The surname Raynes has its origins in medieval England, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "reins," which means "deer" or "stag," suggesting that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a deer park or was employed as a huntsman or gamekeeper.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Raynes was Roger Raynes, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1195. These rolls were a record of financial transactions made by the English government, indicating that the Raynes name had already established itself in parts of central England by the late 12th century.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the Raynes surname appeared in various forms, including Raines, Reynes, and Rayns, reflecting the fluid nature of spelling conventions in medieval times. The name was particularly prevalent in counties such as Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Nottinghamshire, where many individuals bearing the Raynes surname were recorded in local registers and tax rolls.

One notable historical figure with the Raynes surname was John Raynes, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the city of York in the late 15th century. Records indicate that he was a member of the prestigious Merchant Adventurers' Guild and owned several properties in and around York.

In the 16th century, the Raynes surname gained further prominence with the birth of Robert Raynes (c. 1535-1607), a respected clergyman and author who served as a chaplain to Queen Elizabeth I. His work, "A Book of Devotions," published in 1599, was widely read and influential during the Elizabethan era.

Another significant figure was Sir Samuel Raynes (1590-1662), a member of the English gentry who served as a Member of Parliament for Nottinghamshire during the turbulent years of the English Civil War. He played a prominent role in local politics and was known for his support of the Parliamentarian cause against King Charles I.

As the Raynes surname spread across England over the centuries, it also took on various spellings and variations, such as Raines, Rains, and Rayne. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciations, further diversifying the name's origins and historical significance.

Throughout its long history, the Raynes surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, clergymen, politicians, and landowners, contributing to the rich tapestry of English heritage and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Raynes

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

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

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