Explore the Family Name Roarty

The meaning of Roarty

Irish (Donegal): from Ó Robhartaigh, a variant of Ó Raithbheartaigh (see Rafferty) or from a shortened Anglicized form of Mac Robhartaigh, ‘son of Robhartach’ (see McGroarty). Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brigid.

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How common is the last name Roarty in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Roarty saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,103 and by 2010, it slipped to 45,804, a change of approximately -3.86%. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased slightly during the same period, from 460 to 466 people, marking a modest growth of around 1.3%.

20002010Change
Rank#44,103#45,804-3.86%
Count4604661.3%
Proportion per 100k0.170.16-5.88%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roarty

When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Roarty surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows most individuals identify as White, making up 96.14% of the total in 2010, a slight decrease from 96.30% in 2000. A significant increase was noticed within the Hispanic community, going from 1.96% in 2000 to 3.43% in 2010, showing a 75% jump. Those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.09% in 2000 to zero in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.

20002010Change
White96.3%96.14%-0.17%
Hispanic1.96%3.43%75%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races1.09%0%-100%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%