Explore the Family Name Rockow
The meaning of Rockow
1. Americanized form of German Rochow or Rackow or Rockoff. 2. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Rockau: habitational name from Rockau near Jena in Thuringia. The surname Rockau is very rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Rockow in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rockow showed a slight downward trend between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rockow ranked 53,904 in popularity with 359 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the ranking had slipped to 58,042 with a count of 350, reflecting a decrease of 2.51%. The proportion of individuals with the Rockow surname per 100,000 population also fell by 7.69% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,904 | #58,042 | -7.68% |
| Count | 359 | 350 | -2.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rockow
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Rockow, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is mainly identified with individuals of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 97.49% of individuals with the Rockow surname identified as White, but this percentage slightly decreased to 94.86% in 2010. The data for 2010 also shows a new entry under Hispanic, accounting for 4.00% of individuals with the Rockow surname. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.49% | 94.86% | -2.7% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |