2000
#119,644
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 134
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Razee
A surname derived from a razed or demolished structure.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Razee. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Razee 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Razee in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Razee, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.7%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (7.0%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Razee
The surname "Razee" is believed to have originated in France, with its roots tracing back to the 16th or 17th century. It is derived from the French word "raser," which means "to raze" or "to demolish." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who worked in a profession related to demolition or construction.
One of the earliest known instances of the name "Razee" can be found in the parish records of a small village in the Normandy region of France, dated around 1650. It is likely that the name first emerged in this area before spreading to other parts of the country.
During the 18th century, the name appears to have made its way across the English Channel to England. The first recorded instance of the name in England is in the baptismal records of St. Mary's Church in London, where a child named Jacques Razee was baptized in 1712. This suggests that the family may have been part of the Huguenot migration from France to England during that period.
In the 19th century, the name "Razee" gained some prominence with the birth of Sir John Razee (1782-1856), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. He is best known for his role in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, where he commanded the HMS Indefatigable.
Another notable figure with the surname "Razee" was Pierre Razee (1870-1945), a French sculptor and artist who was known for his works in bronze and marble. He is particularly renowned for his sculptures adorning the facades of several historic buildings in Paris.
In the United States, one of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Razee" dates back to the late 18th century, with the arrival of French immigrants to the Louisiana Territory. One such individual was Jean-Baptiste Razee (1755-1823), a merchant and landowner who settled in the city of New Orleans.
Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, the name "Razee" appeared in various historical records across Europe and North America, including census records, military rosters, and immigration documents. Some notable individuals bearing this surname during this period include:
1. Henri Razee (1818-1892), a French artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
2. William Razee (1832-1901), an English clergyman and author who published several theological works.
3. Marie Razee (1865-1941), a Belgian philanthropist and social reformer who advocated for women's rights and education.
4. Charles Razee (1877-1958), an American businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Razee Manufacturing Company in Chicago.
5. Émile Razee (1892-1976), a French architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Paris and Marseille.
While the surname "Razee" may not be among the most common names today, its history spans several centuries and countries, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who have carried this name throughout the ages.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Razee
Among Census respondents with the surname Razee, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.7%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (7.0%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Razee 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 Razee surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.7% · 102
- Asian and Pacific Islander7.0% · 8
- Two or more races2.6% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Razee
Razee 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
#122,314
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 141
+7 bearers (+5.2%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 2,670 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-26 bearers (-18.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 23,443 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #119,644 | 134 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #122,314 | 141 | 0.05 | +7 bearers (+5.2%) | Down 2,670 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -26 bearers (-18.4%) | Down 23,443 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 Razee 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 | #122,314 | #145,757 | -19.2% |
| Count | 141 | 115 | -18.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -23.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Razee bearers went from 141 to 115 (-18.4% change). The surname moved down 23,443 positions in the national ranking, going from #122,314 to #145,757.
FAQ
Razee surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Razee?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Razee. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Razee?
Razee ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 115 people with the surname Razee. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Razee.
Has Razee become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Razee went from 141 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 26 (-18.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #122,314 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Razee?
Among Census respondents with the surname Razee, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.7%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (7.0%) and Two or More Races (2.6%). 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 Razee in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.7% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Razee appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (7.0%), Two or More Races (2.6%). 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 Razee (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 Razee mean?
A surname derived from a razed or demolished structure. 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 Razee (0.04 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 common is the surname Razee?
Find out how many people are called Razee on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.