Explore the Family Name Rodebaugh
The meaning of Rodebaugh
Altered form of Rodenbaugh, a surname of German origin (see Rodenbach). Compare Rodabaugh.
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How common is the last name Rodebaugh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rodebaugh experienced a marginal decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 39,678 out of all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to 41,579. Despite its drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Rodebaugh surname rose slightly by 0.38% from 521 to 523 during this period. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, it decreased by 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,678 | #41,579 | -4.79% |
| Count | 521 | 523 | 0.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rodebaugh
The ethnic identity associated with the Rodebaugh name also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 95.20% to 92.93%. There was an increase in the number of people identifying as having two or more races, jumping from 1.15% to 2.10%. The Hispanic ethnicity marginally increased from 3.07% to 3.25%. For those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, the percentages remained at zero, with the exception of the latter category which showed an emergence in 2010 at 1.15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.2% | 92.93% | -2.38% |
| Hispanic | 3.07% | 3.25% | 5.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 2.1% | 82.61% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |