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

Raysor, 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 Raysor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Raysor in America

Raysor is the 26516th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Raysor surname appeared 920 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 Raysor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Raysor 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 Raysor

The surname Raysor has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. The name is believed to have derived from an Old English word "ræceser," which means "rake maker" or "maker of implements for harvesting hay." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely involved in agricultural occupations.

One of the earliest documented references to the surname Raysor can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of Oxfordshire, compiled in 1279, which mentions a Robert le Racesoure. This record provides valuable insight into the name's early spelling variations, such as "Racesoure" and "Raceser."

Another notable historical reference is the appearance of the surname in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where a John Raceser is listed. These early records indicate that the name was initially concentrated in the Midlands region of England.

The Raysor surname has also been linked to various place names, such as Racers Hill in Wiltshire and Racester in Gloucestershire. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Among the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Raysor is John Raysor, who was born in Oxfordshire around 1450. Another notable figure is William Raysor, a landowner from Gloucestershire, who lived in the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the Raysor surname gained prominence with the birth of Thomas Raysor (1520-1588), a renowned scholar and theologian who attended Oxford University and later became the Archdeacon of Essex.

During the 17th century, the Raysor family established roots in the county of Somerset. One notable member was Richard Raysor (1625-1678), a successful merchant who played a significant role in the local community.

In the 18th century, the surname spread further across England, with individuals such as John Raysor (1712-1782), a respected farmer from Warwickshire, and Mary Raysor (1745-1820), a philanthropist from Yorkshire, contributing to the family's legacy.

As the surname evolved, various spelling variations emerged, including Rayzer, Raysour, and Raisor, reflecting the region's linguistic influences and the era's inconsistent spelling conventions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Raysor

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

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

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