Explore the Family Name Rodabaugh
The meaning of Rodabaugh
Altered form of Rodebaugh, a surname of German origin (see Rodenbach).
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How common is the last name Rodabaugh in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rodabaugh has seen a slight decline between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 34,503 in terms of popularity in the United States, while by 2010 it had slipped to 38,484, indicating an 11.54% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname also dropped over this period, declining from 621 in 2000 to 575 in 2010, a drop of 7.41%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people similarly experienced a decrease, falling by 17.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,503 | #38,484 | -11.54% |
| Count | 621 | 575 | -7.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.19 | -17.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rodabaugh
Regarding the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Rodabaugh, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that in both 2000 and 2010, the vast majority identified as White, at 97.26% and 96.17% respectively. However, there was a slight decrease of 1.12% in this group over the decade. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There was some change within the Hispanic population, which went from zero in 2000 to 2.09% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnic identities went from 1.29% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.26% | 96.17% | -1.12% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |