Explore the Family Name Rockman
The meaning of Rockman
1. Americanized form of German Rockmann: possibly a habitational name for someone from Rockau in Thuringia. 2. Possibly an Americanized form of German Rochmann (see Rochman).
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How common is the last name Rockman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Rockman" saw a decline in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 36,999th most common surname, but fell to 42,378th by 2010, marking a decrease of 14.54%. The count also dropped from 568 instances of the surname in 2000 to 512 in 2010, representing a -9.86% change. Proportionally, there were 0.21 Rockmans per 100k people in 2000, which decreased to 0.17 by 2010 — a fall of 19.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,999 | #42,378 | -14.54% |
| Count | 568 | 512 | -9.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.17 | -19.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rockman
On the subject of ethnicity, information based on the Decennial U.S. Census reveals noteworthy shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Rockman surname from 2000 to 2010. While individuals identifying as White represented 92.08% of Rockmans in 2000, this proportion decreased to 85.74% in 2010. Despite this, the White group still forms the majority among Rockmans. On the other hand, those identifying as Black, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw significant increases. The proportion of Black Rockmans rose by 120.75%, Hispanic by 100%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native by 56.75%. However, the data for Asian/Pacific Islander Rockmans in 2010 was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.08% | 85.74% | -6.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5.11% | 8.01% | 56.75% |
| Black | 1.06% | 2.34% | 120.75% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 1.76% | 100% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.88% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |