Explore the Family Name Rocker
The meaning of Rocker
1. English: variant of Rooker. 2. German: habitational name for someone from a farm named Rokken in Pustertal, South Tyrol (Italy). 3. German (also Röcker): from a personal name based on ancient Germanic hrōd ‘fame, renown’. 4. German (Röcker): habitational name for someone from a place called Röcke (formerly Roke) near Bückeburg, Lower Saxony. Compare Roecker.
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How common is the last name Rocker in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Rocker' has remained fairly steady in popularity over a decade, with only minor fluctuations. The rank of the surname was 15,016 in 2000 and slightly increased to 15,104 in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by about 0.59%. However, the number of people carrying this surname increased from 1,806 to 1,953 during the same period, marking an 8.14% growth. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also decreased slightly by 1.49%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,016 | #15,104 | -0.59% |
| Count | 1,806 | 1,953 | 8.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.66 | -1.49% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rocker
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Rocker', the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over time. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (61.85% in 2000, decreasing to 59.70% in 2010), a significant proportion also identified as Black (32.72% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 32.05% in 2010). The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase, moving from 1.11% in 2000 to 3.02% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races also increased, while the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.85% | 59.7% | -3.48% |
| Black | 32.72% | 32.05% | -2.05% |
| Two or More Races | 2.49% | 3.48% | 39.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 3.02% | 172.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 0.97% | 24.36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.05% | 0.77% | -26.67% |