Explore the Family Name Rocke
The meaning of Rocke
1. English: variant of Rock. 2. German (Röcke): variant of Rock 5.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rocke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rocke saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 26,267th and by 2010, it had dropped to the 27,974th position, a change of approximately -6.5%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also experienced a marginal dip from 875 in 2000 to 857 in 2010, marking a -2.06% change. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people with the name Rocke fell by -9.38%, indicating that the name has become less common over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,267 | #27,974 | -6.5% |
| Count | 875 | 857 | -2.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rocke
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rocke, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly by 69.57%, while the count of those reporting two or more races rose modestly by 15.79%. The largest group, those identifying as White, saw a slight decrease from 79.2% to 75.61%, a change of -4.53%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation increased by 41.83%, and the Black community experienced a 13.29% rise. Lastly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group showed a small increase of 2.19% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.2% | 75.61% | -4.53% |
| Black | 12.57% | 14.24% | 13.29% |
| Hispanic | 2.63% | 3.73% | 41.83% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.2% | 3.27% | 2.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 1.98% | 15.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 1.17% | 69.57% |