Explore the Family Name Ro
The meaning of Ro
Korean: variant of No 1. Compare Rho 1, Roe 6, and Roh 4. Some characteristic forenames: Korean Seung, Young, Sung, Jae, Kyung, Myung, Dong, Kwang, Chun, Joon, Sang, Sung Woo, Byung, Cheol, Myong, Young Kyun, Chong, Choon, Chul Soo, Dae, Eun Sook, Eunmi, Hae, Han Young.
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How common is the last name Ro in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ro has seen a marked increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In this period, the ranking of the surname improved from being the 13,885th most popular to the 12,607th, reflecting a rise of 9.2 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 1,995 to 2,455, indicating a substantial 23.06 percent increase. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also rose by 12.16 percent during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,885 | #12,607 | 9.2% |
| Count | 1,995 | 2,455 | 23.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.83 | 12.16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ro
The ethnicity associated with the surname Ro witnessed some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 3.09 percent, although they still represent the majority of individuals with the last name Ro. There was no record of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2000, but by 2010, they made up 2.53 percent of the population carrying the Ro surname. The percentage of those identifying as white increased substantially by 37.12 percent, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight decrease of 6.78 percent. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, while in 2000, 2.81 percent had identified as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 80.7% | 78.21% | -3.09% |
| White | 8.97% | 12.3% | 37.12% |
| Hispanic | 5.46% | 5.09% | -6.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.53% | 0% |
| Black | 2.81% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |