Explore the Family Name Rochell
The meaning of Rochell
1. English (Staffordshire): variant of Rochelle. 2. German: variant of Rochel. 3. Americanized form of French Rochelle.
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How common is the last name Rochell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rochell has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, Rochell was ranked 40,139 in popularity and it rose to 39,164 by 2010, marking a 2.43% change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 514 in 2000 to 562 in 2010, which corresponds to a growth rate of 9.34%. Despite these shifts, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained stable at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,139 | #39,164 | 2.43% |
| Count | 514 | 562 | 9.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rochell
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes for those bearing the surname Rochell between 2000 and 2010. While there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years, the percentage of people identifying as two or more races saw an increase of 17.65%, going from 1.36% to 1.60%. Individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 50.19% to 48.40%, a -3.57% change. There was also a reduction in the Hispanic category from 4.28% to 3.91%, a decrease of -8.64%. However, the percentage of Black individuals rose from 43.58% to 45.37%, demonstrating a 4.11% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.19% | 48.4% | -3.57% |
| Black | 43.58% | 45.37% | 4.11% |
| Hispanic | 4.28% | 3.91% | -8.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.6% | 17.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |