Explore the Family Name Rockafellow
The meaning of Rockafellow
Americanized form of German Rockenfeller (see Rockefeller).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rockafellow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rockafellow saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 30,324 in terms of popularity and fell to 32,562 by the year 2010, which represents a change of -7.38%. The count also dropped from 728 to 706 during the same period, marking a decrease of 3.02%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people experienced an 11.11% decrease, going from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,324 | #32,562 | -7.38% |
| Count | 728 | 706 | -3.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rockafellow
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a minor shift for the Rockafellow surname. In 2000, 98.90% of the bearers identified as White, while by 2010, this percentage slightly decreased to 96.88%, showing a change of -2.04%. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. However, by 2010, 1.56% of the bearers reported having two or more races, and 0.85% identified as Hispanic, changes not observed in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.9% | 96.88% | -2.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |