Explore the Family Name Rexroat
The meaning of Rexroat
Americanized form of German Rexroth.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rexroat in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rexroat has seen a minor shift in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked 21,902 in frequency, but by 2010 it had shifted to rank 23,019, recording a slight decrease of 5.1%. Yet, the overall count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,105 to 1,110 during the same period, marking a marginal increase of 0.45%. The representation of this surname per 100k people also saw a small decline of 7.32%, going from 0.41 to 0.38.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,902 | #23,019 | -5.1% |
| Count | 1,105 | 1,110 | 0.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.38 | -7.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rexroat
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Rexroat also saw changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as White slightly decreased from 96.20% in 2000 to 95.59% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a substantial increase of 105.51% in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.27% to 2.61%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped off completely in 2010, while the "Two or more races" category diminished by 47.40%. Interestingly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category emerged in 2010 at 0.54%, despite no previous representation in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 95.59% | -0.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 2.61% | 105.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 0.81% | -47.4% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |