Explore the Family Name Rockmore
The meaning of Rockmore
Probably English, possibly a habitational namefrom any of various minor places called Rockmoor or Rock Moor.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rockmore in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Rockmore' has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,942th most common in the United States, but by 2010, its rank had improved to 37,646th. This change represented a 3.33% improvement in rank. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 533 in 2000 to 591 in 2010, indicating an increase of 10.88%. Despite these changes, the overall proportion of 'Rockmore' per 100k population remained consistent at 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,942 | #37,646 | 3.33% |
| Count | 533 | 591 | 10.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rockmore
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname 'Rockmore' identify as Black, with 69.98% in 2000 and 68.36% in 2010. There was a slight decrease in those identifying as White, from 24.39% in 2000 to 22.00% in 2010. Notably, there was a significant increase in those identifying with two or more races, from 3.75% in 2000 to 6.26% in 2010. Additionally, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic doubled from 1.5% in 2000 to 3.21% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 69.98% | 68.36% | -2.31% |
| White | 24.39% | 22% | -9.8% |
| Two or More Races | 3.75% | 6.26% | 66.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 3.21% | 114% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |