Explore the Family Name Rochat
The meaning of Rochat
French: topographic name from a diminutive of Old French roche ‘rock’ (see Roche 2), or a habitational name from Le Rochat, the name of several places in the eastern part of France. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Monique, Philippe, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Rochat in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rochat has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 53,659th in 2000, it fell to 56,073rd in 2010, marking a 4.5% decrease. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname slightly increased by 1.11%, from 361 in 2000 to 365 in 2010. This slight increase did not prevent the proportion of people with the Rochat surname per 100,000 from decreasing by 7.69% during this same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #56,073 | -4.5% |
| Count | 361 | 365 | 1.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rochat
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Rochat surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, although there was a small decrease of 1.37% in this group between 2000 and 2010. In those years, no individuals with this surname identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. There was a noticeable increase in those who identify as Hispanic - a rise from 1.39% in 2000 to 2.74% in 2010. The percentage of individuals with this last name identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.39% in 2000 to absent data in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.95% | 95.62% | -1.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 2.74% | 97.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |