Explore the Family Name Rhoad
The meaning of Rhoad
English (Nottinghamshire): variant of Rhode. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Rhoad in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rhoad has seen a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 33,380 in terms of frequency and slightly fell to 33,450 in 2010, reflecting a minor decline of 0.21%. However, in terms of count, there was an increase from 645 in 2000 to 682 in 2010, showing a growth of 5.74%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 4.17%, from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,380 | #33,450 | -0.21% |
| Count | 645 | 682 | 5.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rhoad
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rhoad, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of people with this surname identify as White, with an increase from 93.18% in 2000 to 93.84% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic grew by 18.28% during the same period. The percentage identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased by 37.14%. Those identifying as Black also saw a decrease from 2.48% to 2.05%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.18% | 93.84% | 0.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 2.2% | 18.28% |
| Black | 2.48% | 2.05% | -17.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 0.88% | -37.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |