Explore the Family Name Rockford
The meaning of Rockford
Irish and English: variant of Rochford or Ratchford. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Rockford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rockford slipped in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 45,573rd most common name and by 2010, it dropped to 48,160th. The total count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 442 to 439 during the same period. This represents a proportion per 100,000 of 0.16 in 2000, which slipped to 0.15 in 2010, marking a 6.25% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,573 | #48,160 | -5.68% |
| Count | 442 | 439 | -0.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rockford
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts within the Rockford surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. The number of people identifying as White declined slightly from 90.72% to 89.07%, while those identifying as Black also experienced a decrease, moving from 4.3% to 3.87%. There was a significant increase in the percentage of Hispanic ethnicity, rising from 1.13% to 2.96%. Notably, there were no identified Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native Rockfords during these years. Interestingly, by 2010, some individuals had started identifying as being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.72% | 89.07% | -1.82% |
| Black | 4.3% | 3.87% | -10% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 2.96% | 161.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.49% | 0% | 0% |