Explore the Family Name Rexroth
The meaning of Rexroth
German: habitational name from former places called Rexerode in Hesse and Thuringia, now abandoned. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Klaus.
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How common is the last name Rexroth in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rexroth has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,771 in terms of popularity, and in 2010, it dropped to 39,717, representing a change of -2.44%. However, despite this drop in rank, the total count of people with this surname actually increased by 3.17% from 536 in 2000 to 553 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also saw a decrease from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010, marking a 5.0% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,771 | #39,717 | -2.44% |
| Count | 536 | 553 | 3.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rexroth
Looking at the ethnic identity breakdown of those with the surname Rexroth, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there was very little change between 2000 and 2010. White individuals made up the majority of the population with this surname, although their percentage decreased slightly from 96.46% in 2000 to 95.30% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races saw a relatively significant increase of 21.48%, growing from 1.49% in 2000 to 1.81% in 2010. Hispanic representation also increased slightly from 1.12% in 2000 to 1.27% a decade later. Interestingly, 2010 marked the first time Black individuals were represented within the Rexroth surname demographic, making up 0.90%. There was no change in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations associated with the Rexroth surname during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 95.3% | -1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 1.81% | 21.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 1.27% | 13.39% |
| Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |