Explore the Family Name Rockett
The meaning of Rockett
1. English and Irish: of Norman origin, from a diminutive of Old French roche, rocque ‘rock’, a topographic name denoting someone who lived by or near a small rock or a habitational name from a place called with this word, such as La Roquette in Eure. In Ireland Rockett was apparently substituted for Rockell, which carries the same original sense ‘little rock’ (see Rochelle). 2. English: perhaps a nickname from Middle English rocket ‘overgarment, coat’, used for someone who made or sold such vestments.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rockett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rockett saw a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 10,912th most common surname, but by 2010 it fell slightly to 11,158th place, marking a 2.25% decrease. Despite this drop in ranking, the overall count of individuals with this surname increased by approximately 6%, from 2,676 to 2,836. However, as a proportion of the population per 100k, the presence of the surname dipped slightly by 3.03%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,912 | #11,158 | -2.25% |
| Count | 2,676 | 2,836 | 5.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.99 | 0.96 | -3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rockett
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White with the Rockett surname decreased by 3.45%, while the percentage of those identifying as Black increased by 4.18%. The greatest increase was seen within the Hispanic community, where there was a substantial jump of 56.49%. Those claiming two or more ethnic identities also witnessed an increase of 30.71%. However, the proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw minor decreases of 5.26% and 3.85% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.53% | 65.2% | -3.45% |
| Black | 29.45% | 30.68% | 4.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 2.05% | 56.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 1.66% | 30.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.26% | 0.25% | -3.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.19% | 0.18% | -5.26% |