Explore the Family Name Roc
The meaning of Roc
1. English: variant of Rock. 2. Catalan: from the personal name Roc (see Roch 1).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Roc in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Roc had a noticeable shift in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 53,420th and by 2010, it had slipped to 60,790th—a change of -13.8%. The count of people with this last name similarly declined over this period, from 363 in 2000 to 331 in 2010, marking an 8.82% decrease. The proportion of individuals bearing the Roc surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 15.38%, from 0.13 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #60,790 | -13.8% |
| Count | 363 | 331 | -8.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roc
Concerning ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010 for the surname Roc. While no one identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, there was a rise of 8.16% recorded in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races dropped from 4.68% to nil over the same period. A significant reduction of 66.03% was seen among those identifying as White, dropping from 39.12% to 13.29%. The Hispanic group saw a percentage increase from 4.68% to 6.65%, representing a change of 42.09%. However, the most substantial change was noticed within the Black community, where the percentage increased by 50.54%, moving from 46.56% in 2000 to 70.09% in 2010. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 46.56% | 70.09% | 50.54% |
| White | 39.12% | 13.29% | -66.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 8.16% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 4.68% | 6.65% | 42.09% |
| Two or More Races | 4.68% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |