Explore the Family Name De La Roca
The meaning of De La Roca
Spanish: variant of Roca, formed with the preposition de and definite article la ‘from the’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name De La Roca in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname De La Roca has seen an increase in popularity over time. In 2000, it ranked 59,293 in popularity and by 2010, it had risen to 48,901, a change of 17.53%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 319 in 2000 to 431 in 2010, representing a growth of 35.11%. The proportion of De La Rocas per 100,000 people similarly grew by 25.0% between these two censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #48,901 | 17.53% |
| Count | 319 | 431 | 35.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.15 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De La Roca
The ethnic identity associated with the De La Roca surname has also shifted somewhat over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 82.45% identified as Hispanic, which rose to 87.01% in 2010. The percentage of De La Rocas identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased slightly from 9.09% in 2000 to 7.89% in 2010. There was a notable drop in those identifying as White, from 8.15% in 2000 to 5.10% in 2010. The figures for those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or Two or more races remained at 0.00% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 82.45% | 87.01% | 5.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.09% | 7.89% | -13.2% |
| White | 8.15% | 5.1% | -37.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |