Explore the Family Name Rhoton
The meaning of Rhoton
English: altered form of Roughton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rhoton in the United States?
The surname Rhoton, as identified by the Decennial U.S. Census, experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It ranked 14,302 in 2000 and fell to 14,834 in 2010, marking a 3.72% drop. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 1,921 in 2000 to 1,998 in 2010, indicating an overall growth of 4.01%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 4.23%, going from 0.71 in 2000 to 0.68 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,302 | #14,834 | -3.72% |
| Count | 1,921 | 1,998 | 4.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 0.68 | -4.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rhoton
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most Rhotons identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 98.13% in 2000 to 96.75% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the number of Rhotons identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 0.62% in 2000 to 1.5% in 2010. The percentage of Rhotons identifying as two or more races also saw an increase from 0.68% to 0.80%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category dropped completely from 0.26% in 2000 to no registered Rhotons in this category in 2010. There were no Black Rhotons recorded in either year, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category appeared in 2010 with 0.50% of Rhotons identifying as such.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.13% | 96.75% | -1.41% |
| Hispanic | 0.62% | 1.5% | 141.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0.68% | 0.8% | 17.65% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.5% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.26% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |