Explore the Family Name Roddam
The meaning of Roddam
English (Durham and Northumberland): habitational name from Roddam in Ilderton (Northumberland). The placename means ‘at the clearings’, from Old English rodum, dative plural form of rod, rodu ‘clearing’.
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How common is the last name Roddam in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Roddam has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 75,466 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 78,040, representing a change of -3.41%. As for the count, there were 238 individuals with this surname in 2000 and this number went up slightly to 245 in 2010, indicating an increase of 2.94%. The proportion per 100k also saw a decline from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, a change of -11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,466 | #78,040 | -3.41% |
| Count | 238 | 245 | 2.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roddam
When we turn our attention to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Roddam, as per the data available from the Decennial U.S. Census, some interesting trends emerge. In 2000, a vast majority, i.e., 96.64%, identified as White. This percentage declined somewhat to 93.06% by 2010. During the same period, new categories emerged. By 2010, 2.86% of people with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and 2.04% reported being of Two or more races. No respondents identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 93.06% | -3.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.86% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.04% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |