Explore the Family Name Rochford
The meaning of Rochford
1. English: variant of Ratchford. 2. Irish: of Norman origin, probably brought to Ireland by the Normans after 1171, when Henry II acquired Dublin. However, it is not known if it was an English name (see Ratchford), or a Norman equivalent of the French name Rochefort. 3. English (of French Huguenot origin): variant of Rochefort. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Niall.
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How common is the last name Rochford in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rochford saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rochford was ranked 15,558th most common surname in the United States, with approximately 1,726 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, despite a small increase in the count to 1,771, the rank of Rochford dropped to 16,284th, indicating a 4.67% decline in popularity. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 6.25% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,558 | #16,284 | -4.67% |
| Count | 1,726 | 1,771 | 2.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.6 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rochford
The ethnic identity associated with the Rochford surname has seen some changes, as depicted by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of those with the Rochford surname identified as White (92.06%), followed by Black (4.63%), Hispanic (1.80%), Two or more races (0.98%), and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.52%). There were no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, the percentage of White and Black individuals with this surname slightly decreased to 90.46% and 4.18% respectively, while there was a significant increase in the Hispanic group (3.56%) and those identifying with two or more races (1.30%). Interestingly, there were no individuals from the Asian/Pacific Islander group with the Rochford surname in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.06% | 90.46% | -1.74% |
| Black | 4.63% | 4.18% | -9.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 3.56% | 97.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 1.3% | 32.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |