Explore the Family Name Rodd
The meaning of Rodd
1. English (Devon): variant of Rhode. 2. German: variant of Rode 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rodd in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rodd experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held rank 25,735, but by 2010, it had slipped to rank 28,856, marking a significant decline of 12.13 percent. The total count of individuals bearing this surname similarly decreased, falling from 899 to 824 over the same period, an 8.34 percent reduction. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, those named Rodd dropped from 0.33 to 0.28, reflecting a 15.15 percent decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,735 | #28,856 | -12.13% |
| Count | 899 | 824 | -8.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.28 | -15.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rodd
The Decennial U.S. Census data further reveals shifts in the ethnic identity of those with the surname Rodd. In 2000, a majority of Rodds were White, at 82.65 percent. Although Whites remained dominant in 2010, their percentage had slightly decreased to 81.07. Meanwhile, both Hispanic and Black populations bearing the Rodd name saw increases from 2000 to 2010. Hispanic Rodds rose from 7.12 percent to 8.01 percent, while the Black population increased from 7.56 percent to 8.62 percent. The number of Rodds identifying as two or more races dropped from 1.78 percent to 1.46 percent, whereas the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories recorded zero throughout the period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.65% | 81.07% | -1.91% |
| Black | 7.56% | 8.62% | 14.02% |
| Hispanic | 7.12% | 8.01% | 12.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 1.46% | -17.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |