Explore the Family Name Rocheford
The meaning of Rocheford
Altered form of French Rochefort. History: Bearers of the surname Rocheford are descendants of Jean Huret dit Rochefort from France (see Rochefort). Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Fernand.
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How common is the last name Rocheford in the United States?
The surname Rocheford, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a decrease in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 60,230th most popular, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 66,553rd spot, a change of -10.5%. The count of people with this surname also dropped from 313 to 297 during that decade, representing a decrease of approximately 5.11%. The proportion of Rochefords per 100,000 people also declined by 16.67%, going from 0.12 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #66,553 | -10.5% |
| Count | 313 | 297 | -5.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rocheford
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts from 2000 to 2010. While the majority of those with the surname Rocheford identified as White (93.93% in 2000 and 91.25% in 2010), there were slight increases among other ethnic identities. The percentage identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.60% to 2.36%, an increase of 47.50%, while those identifying as Black rose from 2.88% to 3.70%, an increase of 28.47%. Interestingly, in 2010, Rochefords reporting two or more races appeared for the first time, at 2.02%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.93% | 91.25% | -2.85% |
| Black | 2.88% | 3.7% | 28.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.36% | 47.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |