Explore the Family Name Rodela
The meaning of Rodela
Spanish or Galician: possibly a habitational name from Rodela in A Coruña province, Galicia, so named from a diminutive of Galician roda ‘wheel’. This surname is found in southern Spain (Granada); it is not found in Galicia. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Eduardo, Andres, Jesus, Jose, Juan, Luis, Manuel, Margarita, Mario, Pedro, Rodolfo, Rogelio.
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How common is the last name Rodela in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rodela has seen an increase in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 17,221st most popular surname and this increased by approximately 10% to a rank of 15,503 in 2010. The count of individuals with the Rodela surname also rose during this period, from 1,515 to 1,888, marking an increase of 24.62%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people bearing this name grew from 0.56 to 0.64, indicating a 14.29% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,221 | #15,503 | 9.98% |
| Count | 1,515 | 1,888 | 24.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.64 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rodela
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting shifts. Individuals of Hispanic ethnicity make up the largest group of people with the Rodela surname, increasing from 87.06% in 2000 to 89.72% in 2010. However, all other ethnic identities associated with the Rodela surname saw decreases over the same period. Notably, those identifying as Black decreased by about half, from 0.53% to 0.26%. Similarly, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races both dropped by 35%, while those identifying as White decreased by 15.81%. The percentage of people identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell from 0.92% to 0.48%, a drop of 47.83%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.06% | 89.72% | 3.06% |
| White | 10.69% | 9% | -15.81% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.92% | 0.48% | -47.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.26% | -35% |
| Two or More Races | 0.4% | 0.26% | -35% |
| Black | 0.53% | 0.26% | -50.94% |