2000
#92,601
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 184
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.07
Very Rare Last name
Rasile
An archaic Romanian surname derived from the region of Rasova.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 203 Americans carry the last name Rasile. That puts it at #107,024 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,688,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rasile 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
203
1 in 1,688,445
Census rank
#107,024
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
177
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 177 bearers of the surname Rasile in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 107024th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rasile, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.2%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rasile
The surname Rasile has its origins in the northwestern region of Italy, specifically in the area around the city of Turin. It can be traced back to the late 15th century, deriving from the Italian word "rasile," which means "razor-like" or "sharp." This connection suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who worked as a maker or seller of razors, or perhaps someone who had a sharp wit or was known for their cutting remarks.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rasile can be found in a document from the year 1498, which mentions a certain Giovanni Rasile, a merchant from the town of Moncalieri near Turin. Another early reference comes from a manuscript dated 1521, which lists a Bartolomeo Rasile among the citizens of Turin.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Rasile appeared sporadically in various records and documents from the Piedmont region, often with slight variations in spelling such as "Rasile," "Razile," or "Rasilli." One notable bearer of the name was Girolamo Rasile (1525-1592), a respected lawyer and judge who served in the courts of Savoy.
In the 18th century, the name Rasile was found in several towns and villages surrounding Turin, including Chieri, Carignano, and Pinerolo. One of the most prominent figures with this surname was Francesco Rasile (1731-1807), a prominent scholar and mathematician who taught at the University of Turin and published several influential works on geometry and calculus.
Moving into the 19th century, the Rasile surname continued to be present in the Piedmont region, with some individuals bearing the name achieving notable accomplishments. One example is Giuseppe Rasile (1812-1887), a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Turin and its surrounding areas.
Another significant individual with the surname Rasile was Carlo Rasile (1868-1943), a renowned linguist and philologist who specialized in the study of ancient languages and contributed greatly to the field of comparative linguistics. He was a professor at the University of Turin and authored numerous publications on language and etymology.
While the surname Rasile has its roots firmly planted in the northwestern corner of Italy, over the centuries, it has spread to other parts of the country and even beyond. However, its origins and historical connections remain closely tied to the region of Piedmont and the city of Turin, where it first emerged as a distinctive family name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rasile
Among Census respondents with the surname Rasile, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.2%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Rasile 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 Rasile surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.1% · 163
- Hispanic or Latino6.2% · 11
- Two or more races1.7% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rasile
Rasile 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
#105,079
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 170
-14 bearers (-7.6%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 12,478 places
2020
#107,024
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 177
+7 bearers (+4.1%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 1,945 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #92,601 | 184 | 0.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #105,079 | 170 | 0.06 | -14 bearers (-7.6%) | Down 12,478 places |
| 2020 | #107,024 | 177 | 0.06 | +7 bearers (+4.1%) | Down 1,945 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 Rasile 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 | #105,079 | #107,024 | -1.9% |
| Count | 170 | 177 | 4.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.06 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rasile bearers went from 170 to 177 (+4.1% change). The surname moved down 1,945 positions in the national ranking, going from #105,079 to #107,024.
FAQ
Rasile surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rasile?
Name Census estimates that about 203 living Americans carry the surname Rasile. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,688,445 residents.
How common is Rasile?
Rasile ranks #107,024 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 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 177 people with the surname Rasile. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (203), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 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 Rasile.
Has Rasile become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rasile went from 170 recorded bearers to 177. That is an increase of 7 (+4.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #105,079 to #107,024.
What does the Census say about the background of Rasile?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rasile, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.2%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Rasile in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.1% (163 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rasile appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.1%), Hispanic (6.2%), Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Rasile (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 Rasile mean?
An archaic Romanian surname derived from the region of Rasova. 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 Rasile (0.06 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 people share the surname Rasile?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.