Explore the Family Name Rodefer
The meaning of Rodefer
Variant of Rodeheaver, a surname of German origin.
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How common is the last name Rodefer in the United States?
The surname Rodefer has seen a slight decline in popularity based on the data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 55,849th, but by 2010, it had slipped to 62,189th, marking an 11.35% drop in rank. The number of people sharing this surname also decreased from 343 to 322 during this period, corresponding to a decline of 6.12%. The proportion of individuals with the Rodefer surname per 100,000 people similarly decreased by 15.38%, going from 0.13 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #62,189 | -11.35% |
| Count | 343 | 322 | -6.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rodefer
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of those bearing the surname Rodefer are white, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.96% of Rodefers identified as white, and this figure slightly fell to 97.52% by 2010. The census data shows that in 2000, 1.46% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, but this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of Rodefers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.96% | 97.52% | -0.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.46% | 0% | 0% |