Explore the Family Name Rochefort
The meaning of Rochefort
1. French: habitational name from Rochefort, the name of several places in various parts of France. Compare Rocheford and Rushford 2. 2. English: variant of Ratchford. Compare Rochford. History: In North America, this surname was originally also a secondary surname or dit (‘also called’) name, borne by Jean Huret dit Rochefort from France, who married Madeleine Judic in Acadia c.1660. His descendants also bear altered forms of the dit name, namely Rocheford and Rushford. Some characteristic forenames: French Gaston, Adrien, Andre, Armand, Cecile, Celine, Dany, Gaetan, Herve, Jacques, Jean-Guy, Lucien.
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How common is the last name Rochefort in the United States?
The surname Rochefort, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rochefort ranked as the 26,361st most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 27,228th position. This represents a change of -3.29%. However, the number of individuals carrying this name increased from 871 in 2000 to 888 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 1.95%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,361 | #27,228 | -3.29% |
| Count | 871 | 888 | 1.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.3 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rochefort
In terms of its ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a growing diversity among those bearing the Rochefort surname between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of Rocheforts identified as white—97.01% in 2000 and 95.05% in 2010—there were notable increases in other ethnic identities. The percentage of Rocheforts identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose by 41.25%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native grew by a remarkable 136.84%. Conversely, the percentage of Rocheforts identifying with two or more races decreased by 33.98%, while the Hispanic and Black categories saw no change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 95.05% | -2.02% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.57% | 1.35% | 136.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 1.13% | 41.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 0.68% | -33.98% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |