Explore the Family Name Rockel
The meaning of Rockel
German: 1. habitational name from a place so named near Coesfeld, Westphalia, or Rockeln, former East Prussia. 2. (Röckel): southern nickname for a baker who sold rye rolls, Middle High German röckel, a diminutive of rocke ‘rye’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Monika.
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How common is the last name Rockel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rockel experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Rockel was ranked as the 52,827th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the rank of 58,735, marking an 11.18% drop in popularity. The count of individuals with the surname also declined from 368 in 2000 to 345 in 2010, a decrease of 6.25%. Additionally, the proportion of people named Rockel per 100,000 individuals decreased from 0.14 to 0.12 during this time period, indicating a decline of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #58,735 | -11.18% |
| Count | 368 | 345 | -6.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rockel
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rockel, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that 97.10% of people with this surname identify as White, up from 94.84% in 2000. During this decade, the number of people with the Rockel surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and those who identified with two or more races both dropped to zero. This is a significant change from 2000 when these groups constituted 1.36% and 2.45% of the Rockel population respectively. By 2010, there were also individuals identifying as Hispanic within the Rockel population, which was not the case in 2000. Neither in 2000 nor in 2010 did any individuals with the Rockel surname identify as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.84% | 97.1% | 2.38% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.36% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.45% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |