Explore the Family Name Rhodenbaugh
The meaning of Rhodenbaugh
Americanized form of German Rodenbach.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rhodenbaugh in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rhodenbaugh saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. The surname, ranked at 79,394 in 2000 dropped to 84,463 in 2010, reflecting a -6.38% change. Despite the drop in rank, the number of individuals with this surname remained relatively stable, with only a minor decrease from 223 to 222 individuals (-0.45%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,394 | #84,463 | -6.38% |
| Count | 223 | 222 | -0.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rhodenbaugh
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rhodenbaugh experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, but the proportion decreased from 98.65% in 2000 to 94.59% in 2010. Interestingly, the Census data also shows an emergence of diversity within the holders of the Rhodenbaugh surname. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010, 2.25% identified as being of two or more races, while some began to identify as Black. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.65% | 94.59% | -4.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |