Explore the Family Name Rockenbach
The meaning of Rockenbach
German: habitational name from a place so named in Franconia.
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How common is the last name Rockenbach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rockenbach showed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 52,935th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 56,444th, representing a -6.63 change. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also declined from 367 in 2000 to 362 in 2010, marking a -1.36 decrease. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people fell from 0.14 to 0.12, signifying a -14.29 change over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #56,444 | -6.63% |
| Count | 367 | 362 | -1.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rockenbach
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting trends. In 2000, a majority of the individuals with the surname Rockenbach identified as White at 97%, and this figure slightly increased to 97.51% by 2010. On the other hand, those identifying as having two or more races dropped from 1.36% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Interestingly, there was a new appearance in the Hispanic category, which did not exist in 2000 but constituted 2.21% of the Rockenbachs in 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no representation either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 97.51% | 0.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |