Explore the Family Name Roadhouse
The meaning of Roadhouse
English: topographic name for someone who lived in a clearing in woodland (from Middle English rode ‘clearing’ + hous ‘house’) or habitational name from a place called with these words, in particular Roydhouse in Shelley (Yorkshire).
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How common is the last name Roadhouse in the United States?
According to the data collected from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Roadhouse has experienced a decrease in recent years. In the year 2000, this surname ranked 123,314th in terms of popularity and was associated with approximately 129 individuals. By 2010, the ranking had dropped to 137,327, representing an 11.36 percent decrease. The count of people associated with this surname also declined by 5.43 percent during the same period, with the proportion per 100,000 people decreasing by 20 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #123,314 | #137,327 | -11.36% |
| Count | 129 | 122 | -5.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roadhouse
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Roadhouse. In 2000, about 93.02 percent of people with this surname identified as White, while 5.43 percent identified as Hispanic. No respondents identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White had increased to 96.72 percent, with no reported data for the other ethnicities, including Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.02% | 96.72% | 3.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 5.43% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |