Explore the Family Name Rocklin
The meaning of Rocklin
1. Americanized form of Jewish Rochlin. 2. Perhaps also an Americanized form of German Röcklein, a pet form of Rock 5, or a variant of Rockel 2. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Avi, Hyman, Isadore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rocklin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the Rocklin surname has seen a slight decline over the decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 64,750 in the United States, but slipped to 68,547th place by 2010, marking a decrease of 5.86%. The actual count of individuals with this surname remained constant at 287 over this period. This resulted in a proportional decrease from 0.11 per 100,000 people to 0.1, reflecting a drop of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #68,547 | -5.86% |
| Count | 287 | 287 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rocklin
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Rocklin also saw some changes during the same period as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. While there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, the percentage of those identifying as White increased slightly from 96.52% to 98.95%. Conversely, the representation of Black individuals significantly decreased from 2.09% in 2000 to zero by 2010. There was no change in the representation of individuals identifying as part of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.52% | 98.95% | 2.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.09% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |