Explore the Family Name Rockhill
The meaning of Rockhill
English (Middlesex and Surrey): perhaps a habitational name from any of several minor places called Rockhill, such as Rockhill Farm in Stourton Caundle (Dorset) or Rockhill Farm in Greete (Shropshire). However, early forms for these particular places have not been found and so the surname may alternatively be a variant of Rochelle (compare Rockett).
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How common is the last name Rockhill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rockhill has experienced minor fluctuations over the last decade. In 2000, the name was ranked 20,512 in popularity with 1,202 individuals carrying this last name. By 2010, it had slipped slightly to a rank of 21,228 despite a small increase in count to 1,236. This represents a slight decrease in popularity by 3.49% and an increase in count by 2.83%. The proportion of people per 100,000 with the Rockhill surname also declined from 0.45 to 0.42, marking a decrease of 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,512 | #21,228 | -3.49% |
| Count | 1,202 | 1,236 | 2.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.42 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rockhill
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rockhill, there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In both years, no holders of the Rockhill surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname, around 96.17%, identified as White; however, this figure dropped slightly to 92.96% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black decreased slightly from 1.58% to 1.54%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Rockhill individuals identifying as Hispanic more than doubled from 1.25% to 2.67%. There was also an increase in the proportion of people reporting two or more races, increasing significantly from 0.83% in 2000 to 2.18% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 92.96% | -3.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 2.67% | 113.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 2.18% | 162.65% |
| Black | 1.58% | 1.54% | -2.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |