Explore the Family Name Roddey
The meaning of Roddey
Altered form of Roddy or of German Rode.
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How common is the last name Roddey in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Roddey has slightly declined from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Roddey was ranked the 38,395th most popular name in the U.S., but by 2010, it had dropped to the 41,657th spot, marking an 8.5% decrease. In terms of actual count, there were 542 individuals with this surname in 2000, which shrunk to 522 by 2010, a decrease of approximately 3.69%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also fell from 0.2 to 0.18, a drop of 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,395 | #41,657 | -8.5% |
| Count | 542 | 522 | -3.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roddey
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Roddey surname. In 2000, around 61.07% of the people with this surname identified as White, but this figure decreased slightly to 58.62% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying as Black increased from 34.32% in 2000 to 36.02% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a rise from 1.85% to 2.3%. Notably, the percentage of those claiming two or more races also rose from 1.29% to 1.72%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.07% | 58.62% | -4.01% |
| Black | 34.32% | 36.02% | 4.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 2.3% | 24.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.72% | 33.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |