Explore the Family Name Roane
The meaning of Roane
Irish: variant of Rowan or possibly a variant of Ruane.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Roane in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Roane has seen a moderate increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Roane ranked 9989 in popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to 9632. This represents a growth rate of 3.57%. Furthermore, the number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period. The data shows that in 2000 there were 2978 individuals with the surname Roane, and this figure rose to 3370 by 2010, indicating a growth of 13.16%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,989 | #9,632 | 3.57% |
| Count | 2,978 | 3,370 | 13.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.1 | 1.14 | 3.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roane
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals changes over time. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of Roane's identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased dramatically from 0.34% to 0.62%, a change of 82.35%. There was a substantial rise in those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities, from 2.25% to 3.12%, a growth of 38.67%. Meanwhile, people identifying as White saw a slight increase from 47.55% to 47.92%, while those identifying as Hispanic grew from 1.61% to 2.46%. However, people identifying as Black decreased slightly from 47.72% to 45.43%. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decrease of 16.67%, from 0.54% in 2000 to 0.45% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.55% | 47.92% | 0.78% |
| Black | 47.72% | 45.43% | -4.8% |
| Two or More Races | 2.25% | 3.12% | 38.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 2.46% | 52.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0.62% | 82.35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.54% | 0.45% | -16.67% |