Explore the Family Name Roda
The meaning of Roda
1. Catalan: habitational name from any of various places called Roda, for example Roda de Ter, Roda de Berà, Roda de Ribagorça, from Catalan roda ‘wheel’ (from Latin rota), possibly denoting a waterwheel. 2. German: habitational name from any of numerous places, particularly in central eastern Germany, named Roda or Rhoda. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Arturo, Francisco, Domingos, Manuel, Mario, Alfredo, Amandio, Andres, Angel, Eduardo, Elia, Gustavo, Joaquim.
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How common is the last name Roda in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Roda increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Roda ranked 27,128 in commonality among surnames, but by 2010 it had risen to 26,042 — a 4.0% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 839 in 2000 to 941 in 2010, marking a 12.16% increase. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the Roda surname per 100,000 residents increased by 3.23%, from 0.31 in 2000 to 0.32 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,128 | #26,042 | 4% |
| Count | 839 | 941 | 12.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.32 | 3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roda
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Roda surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (78.07% in 2000 and 70.99% in 2010), there was a noticeable decrease of 9.07%. However, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose significantly from 6.32% to 10.63%, representing a 68.20% increase. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within this surname saw a rise of 20.00%, from 12.75% in 2000 to 15.30% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races decreased slightly by 20.93%, and there were no recorded instances of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native affiliations in either year. Data marked "(S)" was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.07% | 70.99% | -9.07% |
| Hispanic | 12.75% | 15.3% | 20% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.32% | 10.63% | 68.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2.15% | 1.7% | -20.93% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |