Explore the Family Name Rochlin
The meaning of Rochlin
Jewish (mainly from Belarus): metronymic from the Yiddish female personal name Rokhle (a pet form of the Biblical name Rachel) + the Slavic possessive suffix -in. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Mordecai, Zalman.
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How common is the last name Rochlin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rochlin has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rochlin was ranked the 66,676th most common surname, but by 2010 it fell to the 73,215th spot—a drop of almost 10%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased by about 4.33%, from 277 to 265. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Rochlin per 100,000 dropped by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #73,215 | -9.81% |
| Count | 277 | 265 | -4.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rochlin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in the distribution of the Rochlin surname among various ethnic groups between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of those carrying the surname identified as White (96.75% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 92.08% in 2010), there were some changes. The percentage of Rochlins identifying as Hispanic increased significantly by nearly 88%, from 1.81% to 3.40%. Notably, there was no change in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native Rochlins. However, a new category emerged in 2010 where around 3.77% of Rochlins identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.75% | 92.08% | -4.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.77% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 3.4% | 87.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |