Explore the Family Name Rochet
The meaning of Rochet
1. French: diminutive of Roche, a topographic name meaning ‘rock’, or a habitational name from (Le) Rochet, the name of several places in various parts of France. 2. Catalan: of French origin (see above). This surname is also found in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.
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How common is the last name Rochet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rochet has grown in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. Its rank improved from 125,639 to 113,155, seeing a positive change of approximately 9.94%. The number of individuals with this surname increased by 23.02% over the decade, from 126 to 155 individuals. Despite this upward trend, the proportion of people named Rochet per 100,000 remained constant at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #125,639 | #113,155 | 9.94% |
| Count | 126 | 155 | 23.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rochet
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the surname Rochet identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 70.63% of Rochets were Hispanic, and this number increased to 80.00% by 2010. The percentage of Rochets identifying as White decreased from 26.98% to 20.00% over the same time period. No Rochets identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 70.63% | 80% | 13.27% |
| White | 26.98% | 20% | -25.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |