Explore the Family Name Rockstroh
The meaning of Rockstroh
German: metonymic occupational name for a (cereal) farmer, from Middle High German rocke ‘rye’ + strō ‘straw’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Rockstroh in the United States?
The surname Rockstroh has seen a slight decline in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname ranked 71,610th in popularity with a count of 254 individuals bearing the name. This translated to a proportion per 100,000 people of 0.09. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 76,768 and the count to 250 individuals, causing a -7.2% change in rank and a -1.57% change in total count. The proportion per 100,000 also dipped by -11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #76,768 | -7.2% |
| Count | 254 | 250 | -1.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rockstroh
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of those bearing the Rockstroh surname were of White descent based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, this was approximately 93.70%, which slightly decreased to 92.80% in 2010. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation within the Rockstroh name bearers increased significantly from 2.36% in 2000 to 4.40% in 2010, marking an 86.44% rise. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0% between both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.7% | 92.8% | -0.96% |
| Hispanic | 2.36% | 4.4% | 86.44% |
| 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% |